Home / 804.63-1,204.52-727.63

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.63, 1,204.52 and 727.63

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.63, 1,204.52 and 727.63 is: 1,089.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.63 : 1,204.52 = 727.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.63/1,204.52 = 727.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.63x = 1,204.52 × 727.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.63x = 876,449.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,449.11/804.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.25

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.