Home / 975.36-1,462.98-427.55

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.36, 1,462.98 and 427.55

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.36, 1,462.98 and 427.55 is: 641.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.36 : 1,462.98 = 427.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.36/1,462.98 = 427.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.36x = 1,462.98 × 427.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.36x = 625,489.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,489.78/975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.29

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.