Home / 1,016.03-1,402.22-638.19

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.03, 1,402.22 and 638.19

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.03, 1,402.22 and 638.19 is: 880.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.03 : 1,402.22 = 638.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.03/1,402.22 = 638.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.03x = 1,402.22 × 638.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.03x = 894,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,882.78/1,016.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.76

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.