Home / 786.97-1,085.92-455.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.97, 1,085.92 and 455.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.97, 1,085.92 and 455.32 is: 628.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.97 : 1,085.92 = 455.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.97/1,085.92 = 455.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.97x = 1,085.92 × 455.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.97x = 494,443.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,443.87/786.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.29

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.