Home / 1,171.26-1,756.59-440.82

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.26, 1,756.59 and 440.82

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.26, 1,756.59 and 440.82 is: 661.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.26 : 1,756.59 = 440.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.26/1,756.59 = 440.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.26x = 1,756.59 × 440.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.26x = 774,340.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,340.00/1,171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.12

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.