Home / 851-1,274.07-525.38

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851, 1,274.07 and 525.38

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 851, 1,274.07 and 525.38 is: 786.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851 : 1,274.07 = 525.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851/1,274.07 = 525.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851x = 1,274.07 × 525.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851x = 669,370.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,370.90/851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.57

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.