Home / 832.65-1,149.04-459.66

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.65, 1,149.04 and 459.66

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.65, 1,149.04 and 459.66 is: 634.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.65 : 1,149.04 = 459.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.65/1,149.04 = 459.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.65x = 1,149.04 × 459.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.65x = 528,167.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,167.73/832.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.32

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.