Home / 670.52-1,005.66-183.45

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.52, 1,005.66 and 183.45

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.52, 1,005.66 and 183.45 is: 275.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.52 : 1,005.66 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.52/1,005.66 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.52x = 1,005.66 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.52x = 184,487.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,487.64/670.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.14

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.