Home / 855.25-1,180.13-482.18

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.25, 1,180.13 and 482.18

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.25, 1,180.13 and 482.18 is: 665.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.25 : 1,180.13 = 482.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.25/1,180.13 = 482.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.25x = 1,180.13 × 482.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.25x = 569,026.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,026.77/855.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.34

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.