Home / 969.63-1,338.30-674.79

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.63, 1,338.30 and 674.79

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.63, 1,338.30 and 674.79 is: 931.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.63 : 1,338.30 = 674.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.63/1,338.30 = 674.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.63x = 1,338.30 × 674.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.63x = 903,071.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,071.46/969.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.36

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.