Home / 852.59-1,176.67-479.58

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.59, 1,176.67 and 479.58

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.59, 1,176.67 and 479.58 is: 661.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.59 : 1,176.67 = 479.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.59/1,176.67 = 479.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.59x = 1,176.67 × 479.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.59x = 564,308.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,308.00/852.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.88

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.