Home / 804.61-1,110.46-455.36

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.61, 1,110.46 and 455.36

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.61, 1,110.46 and 455.36 is: 628.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.61 : 1,110.46 = 455.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.61/1,110.46 = 455.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.61x = 1,110.46 × 455.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.61x = 505,659.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,659.07/804.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.45

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.