Home / 974.82-1,461.78-325.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.82, 1,461.78 and 325.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.82, 1,461.78 and 325.44 is: 488.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.82 : 1,461.78 = 325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.82/1,461.78 = 325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.82x = 1,461.78 × 325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.82x = 475,721.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,721.68/974.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.01

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.