Home / 853.89-1,178.26-736.03

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.89, 1,178.26 and 736.03

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.89, 1,178.26 and 736.03 is: 1,015.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.89 : 1,178.26 = 736.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.89/1,178.26 = 736.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.89x = 1,178.26 × 736.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.89x = 867,234.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,234.71/853.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.63

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.