Home / 1,063.76-1,467.99-644.02

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.76, 1,467.99 and 644.02

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.76, 1,467.99 and 644.02 is: 888.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.76 : 1,467.99 = 644.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.76/1,467.99 = 644.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.76x = 1,467.99 × 644.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.76x = 945,411.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,411.25/1,063.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.75

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.