Home / 804-1,206-291

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804, 1,206 and 291

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 804, 1,206 and 291 is: 436.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804 : 1,206 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804/1,206 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804x = 1,206 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804x = 350,946
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,946/804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.50

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.