Home / 1,073-1,480.84-607.36

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073, 1,480.84 and 607.36

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073, 1,480.84 and 607.36 is: 838.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073 : 1,480.84 = 607.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073/1,480.84 = 607.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073x = 1,480.84 × 607.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073x = 899,402.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,402.98/1,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.21

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.