Home / 862.11-1,189.62-483.98

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.11, 1,189.62 and 483.98

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.11, 1,189.62 and 483.98 is: 667.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.11 : 1,189.62 = 483.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.11/1,189.62 = 483.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.11x = 1,189.62 × 483.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.11x = 575,746.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,746.34/862.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.83

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.