Home / 852-1,174.66-552.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852, 1,174.66 and 552.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 852, 1,174.66 and 552.72 is: 762.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852 : 1,174.66 = 552.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852/1,174.66 = 552.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852x = 1,174.66 × 552.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852x = 649,258.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,258.08/852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.04

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.