Home / 795.44-1,097.64-484.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.44, 1,097.64 and 484.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.44, 1,097.64 and 484.88 is: 669.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.44 : 1,097.64 = 484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.44/1,097.64 = 484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.44x = 1,097.64 × 484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.44x = 532,223.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,223.68/795.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.09

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.