Home / 825.69-1,238.76-460.74

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.69, 1,238.76 and 460.74

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.69, 1,238.76 and 460.74 is: 691.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.69 : 1,238.76 = 460.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.69/1,238.76 = 460.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.69x = 1,238.76 × 460.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.69x = 570,746.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,746.28/825.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.24

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.