Home / 802.17-1,107-448.13

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.17, 1,107 and 448.13

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.17, 1,107 and 448.13 is: 618.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.17 : 1,107 = 448.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.17/1,107 = 448.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.17x = 1,107 × 448.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.17x = 496,082.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,082.68/802.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.43

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.