Home / 801.74-1,105.70-581.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.74, 1,105.70 and 581.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.74, 1,105.70 and 581.22 is: 801.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.74 : 1,105.70 = 581.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.74/1,105.70 = 581.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.74x = 1,105.70 × 581.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.74x = 642,654.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,654.95/801.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.58

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.