Home / 802.70-1,203.10-711.58

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.70, 1,203.10 and 711.58

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.70, 1,203.10 and 711.58 is: 1,066.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.70 : 1,203.10 = 711.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.70/1,203.10 = 711.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.70x = 1,203.10 × 711.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.70x = 856,101.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,101.90/802.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.53

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.