Home / 802.63-1,204.01-315.56

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.63, 1,204.01 and 315.56

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.63, 1,204.01 and 315.56 is: 473.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.63 : 1,204.01 = 315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.63/1,204.01 = 315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.63x = 1,204.01 × 315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.63x = 379,941.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,941.79/802.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.37

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.