Home / 801.90-1,106.26-552.83

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.90, 1,106.26 and 552.83

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.90, 1,106.26 and 552.83 is: 762.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.90 : 1,106.26 = 552.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.90/1,106.26 = 552.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.90x = 1,106.26 × 552.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.90x = 611,566.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,566.80/801.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.65

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.