Home / 825.16-1,140.06-563.80

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.16, 1,140.06 and 563.80

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.16, 1,140.06 and 563.80 is: 778.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.16 : 1,140.06 = 563.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.16/1,140.06 = 563.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.16x = 1,140.06 × 563.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.16x = 642,765.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,765.83/825.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.96

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.