Home / 803.33-1,107.36-566.61

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.33, 1,107.36 and 566.61

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.33, 1,107.36 and 566.61 is: 781.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.33 : 1,107.36 = 566.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.33/1,107.36 = 566.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.33x = 1,107.36 × 566.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.33x = 627,441.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,441.25/803.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.05

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.