Home / 1,104.36-1,524-711.39

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.36, 1,524 and 711.39

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.36, 1,524 and 711.39 is: 981.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.36 : 1,524 = 711.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.36/1,524 = 711.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.36x = 1,524 × 711.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.36x = 1,084,158.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,158.36/1,104.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.71

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.