Home / 804.16-1,106.76-629.20

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.16, 1,106.76 and 629.20

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.16, 1,106.76 and 629.20 is: 865.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.16 : 1,106.76 = 629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.16/1,106.76 = 629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.16x = 1,106.76 × 629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.16x = 696,373.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,373.39/804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.96

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.