Home / 837.09-1,256.10-426.30

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.09, 1,256.10 and 426.30

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.09, 1,256.10 and 426.30 is: 639.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.09 : 1,256.10 = 426.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.09/1,256.10 = 426.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.09x = 1,256.10 × 426.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.09x = 535,475.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,475.43/837.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.69

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.