Home / 1,111.64-1,668.06-462.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.64, 1,668.06 and 462.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.64, 1,668.06 and 462.44 is: 693.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.64 : 1,668.06 = 462.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.64/1,668.06 = 462.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.64x = 1,668.06 × 462.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.64x = 771,377.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,377.67/1,111.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.91

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.