Home / 862-1,189.92-551.68

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862, 1,189.92 and 551.68

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 862, 1,189.92 and 551.68 is: 761.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862 : 1,189.92 = 551.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862/1,189.92 = 551.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862x = 1,189.92 × 551.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862x = 656,455.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,455.07/862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.55

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.