Home / 975.08-1,462.08-419.42

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.08, 1,462.08 and 419.42

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.08, 1,462.08 and 419.42 is: 628.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.08 : 1,462.08 = 419.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.08/1,462.08 = 419.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.08x = 1,462.08 × 419.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.08x = 613,225.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,225.59/975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.90

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.