Home / 831.56-1,147.56-499.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.56, 1,147.56 and 499.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.56, 1,147.56 and 499.88 is: 689.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.56 : 1,147.56 = 499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.56/1,147.56 = 499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.56x = 1,147.56 × 499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.56x = 573,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,642.29/831.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.84

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.