Home / 825.77-1,139.45-604.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.77, 1,139.45 and 604.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.77, 1,139.45 and 604.32 is: 833.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.77 : 1,139.45 = 604.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.77/1,139.45 = 604.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.77x = 1,139.45 × 604.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.77x = 688,589.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,589.40/825.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.88

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.