Home / 832.10-1,148.24-459.08

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.10, 1,148.24 and 459.08

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.10, 1,148.24 and 459.08 is: 633.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.10 : 1,148.24 = 459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.10/1,148.24 = 459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.10x = 1,148.24 × 459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.10x = 527,125.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,125.98/832.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.49

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.