Home / 975.55-1,346.26-533.45

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.55, 1,346.26 and 533.45

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.55, 1,346.26 and 533.45 is: 736.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.55 : 1,346.26 = 533.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.55/1,346.26 = 533.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.55x = 1,346.26 × 533.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.55x = 718,164.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,164.68/975.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.17

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.