Home / 840.64-1,160.08-467.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.64, 1,160.08 and 467.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.64, 1,160.08 and 467.64 is: 645.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.64 : 1,160.08 = 467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.64/1,160.08 = 467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.64x = 1,160.08 × 467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.64x = 542,498.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,498.64/840.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.34

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.