Home / 972.03-1,341.44-552.38

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.03, 1,341.44 and 552.38

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.03, 1,341.44 and 552.38 is: 762.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.03 : 1,341.44 = 552.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.03/1,341.44 = 552.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.03x = 1,341.44 × 552.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.03x = 740,984.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,984.63/972.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.31

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.