Home / 1,120.81-1,546.72-623.47

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.81, 1,546.72 and 623.47

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.81, 1,546.72 and 623.47 is: 860.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.81 : 1,546.72 = 623.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.81/1,546.72 = 623.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.81x = 1,546.72 × 623.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.81x = 964,333.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,333.52/1,120.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.39

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.