Home / 1,153-1,726.35-806.68

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153, 1,726.35 and 806.68

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153, 1,726.35 and 806.68 is: 1,207.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153 : 1,726.35 = 806.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153/1,726.35 = 806.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153x = 1,726.35 × 806.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153x = 1,392,612.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,612.02/1,153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.82

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.