Home / 856.77-1,182.33-463.79

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.77, 1,182.33 and 463.79

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.77, 1,182.33 and 463.79 is: 640.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.77 : 1,182.33 = 463.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.77/1,182.33 = 463.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.77x = 1,182.33 × 463.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.77x = 548,352.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,352.83/856.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.02

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.