Home / 1,150.96-1,588.32-626.99

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.96, 1,588.32 and 626.99

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.96, 1,588.32 and 626.99 is: 865.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.96 : 1,588.32 = 626.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.96/1,588.32 = 626.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.96x = 1,588.32 × 626.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.96x = 995,849.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,849.68/1,150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.24

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.