Home / 1,204.65-1,806.96-474.36

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.65, 1,806.96 and 474.36

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.65, 1,806.96 and 474.36 is: 711.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.65 : 1,806.96 = 474.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.65/1,806.96 = 474.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.65x = 1,806.96 × 474.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.65x = 857,149.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,149.55/1,204.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.53

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.