Home / 802.09-1,201.80-771.70

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.09, 1,201.80 and 771.70

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.09, 1,201.80 and 771.70 is: 1,156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.09 : 1,201.80 = 771.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.09/1,201.80 = 771.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.09x = 1,201.80 × 771.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.09x = 927,429.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,429.06/802.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.27

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.