Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.93, 897 and 187.03
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 597.93, 897 and 187.03 is: 280.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597.93 : 897 = 187.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597.93/897 = 187.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597.93x = 897 × 187.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597.93x = 167,765.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,765.91/597.93 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 280.58
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 298.97, 448.50 and 93.52
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,195.86, 1,794 and 374.06
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 598.93, 898.50 and 188.03
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 896.90, 1,345.50 and 280.55
1.5x scale
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.