Home / 855.80-1,181.01-482.76

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.80, 1,181.01 and 482.76

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.80, 1,181.01 and 482.76 is: 666.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.80 : 1,181.01 = 482.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.80/1,181.01 = 482.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.80x = 1,181.01 × 482.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.80x = 570,144.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,144.39/855.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.21

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.