Home / 775.56-1,068.76-617.68

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.56, 1,068.76 and 617.68

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.56, 1,068.76 and 617.68 is: 851.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.56 : 1,068.76 = 617.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.56/1,068.76 = 617.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.56x = 1,068.76 × 617.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.56x = 660,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,151.68/775.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.19

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.