Home / 975.62-1,463.19-291.62

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.62, 1,463.19 and 291.62

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.62, 1,463.19 and 291.62 is: 437.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.62 : 1,463.19 = 291.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.62/1,463.19 = 291.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.62x = 1,463.19 × 291.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.62x = 426,695.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,695.47/975.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.36

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.