Home / 1,210-1,669.80-686.07

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,210, 1,669.80 and 686.07

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,210, 1,669.80 and 686.07 is: 946.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,210 : 1,669.80 = 686.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,210/1,669.80 = 686.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,210x = 1,669.80 × 686.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,210x = 1,145,591.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,591.34/1,210
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.77

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.