Home / 1,172.67-1,618.32-641.59

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.67, 1,618.32 and 641.59

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.67, 1,618.32 and 641.59 is: 885.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.67 : 1,618.32 = 641.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.67/1,618.32 = 641.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.67x = 1,618.32 × 641.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.67x = 1,038,289.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,289.84/1,172.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.41

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.