Home / 1,135.98-1,704.46-550.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.98, 1,704.46 and 550.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.98, 1,704.46 and 550.64 is: 826.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.98 : 1,704.46 = 550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.98/1,704.46 = 550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.98x = 1,704.46 × 550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.98x = 938,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,543.85/1,135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.20

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.