Home / 791.84-1,188.24-676.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.84, 1,188.24 and 676.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.84, 1,188.24 and 676.64 is: 1,015.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.84 : 1,188.24 = 676.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.84/1,188.24 = 676.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.84x = 1,188.24 × 676.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.84x = 804,010.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,010.71/791.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.37

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.