Home / 837.26-1,255.65-528.65

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837.26, 1,255.65 and 528.65

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 837.26, 1,255.65 and 528.65 is: 792.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837.26 : 1,255.65 = 528.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837.26/1,255.65 = 528.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837.26x = 1,255.65 × 528.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837.26x = 663,799.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,799.37/837.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.82

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.