Home / 806.32-1,209.84-373.36

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.32, 1,209.84 and 373.36

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.32, 1,209.84 and 373.36 is: 560.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.32 : 1,209.84 = 373.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.32/1,209.84 = 373.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.32x = 1,209.84 × 373.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.32x = 451,705.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,705.86/806.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.21

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.