Home / 866.80-1,194.95-535

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.80, 1,194.95 and 535

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.80, 1,194.95 and 535 is: 737.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.80 : 1,194.95 = 535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.80/1,194.95 = 535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.80x = 1,194.95 × 535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.80x = 639,298.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,298.25/866.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.54

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.