Home / 967.62-1,335.09-653.47

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.62, 1,335.09 and 653.47

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.62, 1,335.09 and 653.47 is: 901.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.62 : 1,335.09 = 653.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.62/1,335.09 = 653.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.62x = 1,335.09 × 653.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.62x = 872,441.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,441.26/967.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.64

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.