Home / 835.11-1,152.34-462.08

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.11, 1,152.34 and 462.08

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.11, 1,152.34 and 462.08 is: 637.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.11 : 1,152.34 = 462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.11/1,152.34 = 462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.11x = 1,152.34 × 462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.11x = 532,466.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,466.35/835.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.60

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.