Home / 847.53-1,169.51-474.39

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847.53, 1,169.51 and 474.39

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 847.53, 1,169.51 and 474.39 is: 654.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847.53 : 1,169.51 = 474.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847.53/1,169.51 = 474.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847.53x = 1,169.51 × 474.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847.53x = 554,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,801.48/847.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.61

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.