Home / 802.56-1,107.16-453.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.56, 1,107.16 and 453.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.56, 1,107.16 and 453.16 is: 625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.56 : 1,107.16 = 453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.56/1,107.16 = 453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.56x = 1,107.16 × 453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.56x = 501,720.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,720.63/802.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.15

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.