Home / 800.46-1,200.87-597.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.46, 1,200.87 and 597.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.46, 1,200.87 and 597.44 is: 896.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.46 : 1,200.87 = 597.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.46/1,200.87 = 597.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.46x = 1,200.87 × 597.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.46x = 717,450.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,450.77/800.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.30

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.