Home / 855.08-1,172.31-839.51

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.08, 1,172.31 and 839.51

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.08, 1,172.31 and 839.51 is: 1,150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.08 : 1,172.31 = 839.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.08/1,172.31 = 839.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.08x = 1,172.31 × 839.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.08x = 984,160.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,160.11/855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.96

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.37) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.