Home / 794.64-1,096.65-445.38

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.64, 1,096.65 and 445.38

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.64, 1,096.65 and 445.38 is: 614.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.64 : 1,096.65 = 445.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.64/1,096.65 = 445.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.64x = 1,096.65 × 445.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.64x = 488,425.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,425.98/794.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.65

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.