Home / 822.56-1,135.32-512

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822.56, 1,135.32 and 512

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 822.56, 1,135.32 and 512 is: 706.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822.56 : 1,135.32 = 512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822.56/1,135.32 = 512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822.56x = 1,135.32 × 512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822.56x = 581,283.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,283.84/822.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.68

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.