Home / 976.29-1,346.70-661.51

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.29, 1,346.70 and 661.51

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.29, 1,346.70 and 661.51 is: 912.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.29 : 1,346.70 = 661.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.29/1,346.70 = 661.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.29x = 1,346.70 × 661.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.29x = 890,855.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,855.52/976.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.49

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.