Home / 827.58-1,141.92-473.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.58, 1,141.92 and 473.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.58, 1,141.92 and 473.44 is: 653.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.58 : 1,141.92 = 473.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.58/1,141.92 = 473.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.58x = 1,141.92 × 473.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.58x = 540,630.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,630.60/827.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.27

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.