Home / 863.76-1,295.28-452.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.76, 1,295.28 and 452.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.76, 1,295.28 and 452.64 is: 678.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.76 : 1,295.28 = 452.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.76/1,295.28 = 452.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.76x = 1,295.28 × 452.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.76x = 586,295.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,295.54/863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.77

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.