Home / 860.63-1,187.63-524.84

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.63, 1,187.63 and 524.84

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.63, 1,187.63 and 524.84 is: 724.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.63 : 1,187.63 = 524.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.63/1,187.63 = 524.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.63x = 1,187.63 × 524.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.63x = 623,315.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,315.73/860.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.26

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.