Home / 682.83-1,023.05-537.51

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.83, 1,023.05 and 537.51

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.83, 1,023.05 and 537.51 is: 805.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.83 : 1,023.05 = 537.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.83/1,023.05 = 537.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.83x = 1,023.05 × 537.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.83x = 549,899.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,899.61/682.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.32

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.