Home / 770.34-1,161.08-663.42

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.34, 1,161.08 and 663.42

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.34, 1,161.08 and 663.42 is: 999.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.34 : 1,161.08 = 663.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.34/1,161.08 = 663.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.34x = 1,161.08 × 663.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.34x = 770,280.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,280.38/770.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.92

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.51) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.