Home / 972.52-1,342.32-662

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.52, 1,342.32 and 662

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.52, 1,342.32 and 662 is: 913.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.52 : 1,342.32 = 662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.52/1,342.32 = 662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.52x = 1,342.32 × 662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.52x = 888,615.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,615.84/972.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.73

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.