Home / 804.38-1,205.31-642.02

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.38, 1,205.31 and 642.02

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.38, 1,205.31 and 642.02 is: 962.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.38 : 1,205.31 = 642.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.38/1,205.31 = 642.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.38x = 1,205.31 × 642.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.38x = 773,833.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,833.13/804.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.02

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.