Home / 788.81-1,180.43-580.09

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.81, 1,180.43 and 580.09

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.81, 1,180.43 and 580.09 is: 868.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.81 : 1,180.43 = 580.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.81/1,180.43 = 580.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.81x = 1,180.43 × 580.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.81x = 684,749.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,749.74/788.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.08

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.