Home / 865.33-1,297.55-426.61

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.33, 1,297.55 and 426.61

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.33, 1,297.55 and 426.61 is: 639.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.33 : 1,297.55 = 426.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.33/1,297.55 = 426.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.33x = 1,297.55 × 426.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.33x = 553,547.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,547.81/865.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.70

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.