Home / 1,654.91-2,283.80-908.89

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,654.91, 2,283.80 and 908.89

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,654.91, 2,283.80 and 908.89 is: 1,254.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,654.91 : 2,283.80 = 908.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,654.91/2,283.80 = 908.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,654.91x = 2,283.80 × 908.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,654.91x = 2,075,722.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,722.98/1,654.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.28

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.