Home / 973.92-1,460-426.18

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.92, 1,460 and 426.18

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.92, 1,460 and 426.18 is: 638.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.92 : 1,460 = 426.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.92/1,460 = 426.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.92x = 1,460 × 426.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.92x = 622,222.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,222.80/973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.88

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.