Home / 785.59-1,177.61-439.09

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.59, 1,177.61 and 439.09

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.59, 1,177.61 and 439.09 is: 658.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.59 : 1,177.61 = 439.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.59/1,177.61 = 439.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.59x = 1,177.61 × 439.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.59x = 517,076.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,076.77/785.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.20

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.