Home / 796.64-1,099.33-447.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.64, 1,099.33 and 447.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.64, 1,099.33 and 447.32 is: 617.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.64 : 1,099.33 = 447.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.64/1,099.33 = 447.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.64x = 1,099.33 × 447.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.64x = 491,745.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,745.68/796.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.28

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.