Home / 976.21-1,347.16-534.12

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.21, 1,347.16 and 534.12

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.21, 1,347.16 and 534.12 is: 737.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.21 : 1,347.16 = 534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.21/1,347.16 = 534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.21x = 1,347.16 × 534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.21x = 719,545.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,545.10/976.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.08

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.