Home / 866.89-1,194.58-617.48

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.89, 1,194.58 and 617.48

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.89, 1,194.58 and 617.48 is: 850.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.89 : 1,194.58 = 617.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.89/1,194.58 = 617.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.89x = 1,194.58 × 617.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.89x = 737,629.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,629.26/866.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.89

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.