Home / 804.93-1,207.43-394.41

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.93, 1,207.43 and 394.41

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.93, 1,207.43 and 394.41 is: 591.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.93 : 1,207.43 = 394.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.93/1,207.43 = 394.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.93x = 1,207.43 × 394.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.93x = 476,220.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,220.49/804.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.63

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.