Home / 802.46-1,106.91-507.48

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.46, 1,106.91 and 507.48

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.46, 1,106.91 and 507.48 is: 700.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.46 : 1,106.91 = 507.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.46/1,106.91 = 507.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.46x = 1,106.91 × 507.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.46x = 561,734.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,734.69/802.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.02

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.