Home / 801.62-1,204.46-769.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.62, 1,204.46 and 769.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.62, 1,204.46 and 769.22 is: 1,155.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.62 : 1,204.46 = 769.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.62/1,204.46 = 769.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.62x = 1,204.46 × 769.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.62x = 926,490.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,490.88/801.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.77

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.