Home / 802.48-1,202.64-585.04

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.48, 1,202.64 and 585.04

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.48, 1,202.64 and 585.04 is: 876.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.48 : 1,202.64 = 585.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.48/1,202.64 = 585.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.48x = 1,202.64 × 585.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.48x = 703,592.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,592.51/802.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.77

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.