Home / 800.66-1,104.93-469.12

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.66, 1,104.93 and 469.12

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.66, 1,104.93 and 469.12 is: 647.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.66 : 1,104.93 = 469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.66/1,104.93 = 469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.66x = 1,104.93 × 469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.66x = 518,344.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,344.76/800.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.40

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.