Home / 855.45-1,180.58-501.35

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.45, 1,180.58 and 501.35

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.45, 1,180.58 and 501.35 is: 691.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.45 : 1,180.58 = 501.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.45/1,180.58 = 501.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.45x = 1,180.58 × 501.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.45x = 591,875.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,875.37/855.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.89

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.