Home / 975.04-1,462.40-358.59

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.04, 1,462.40 and 358.59

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.04, 1,462.40 and 358.59 is: 537.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.04 : 1,462.40 = 358.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.04/1,462.40 = 358.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.04x = 1,462.40 × 358.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.04x = 524,396.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,396.57/975.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.82

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.