Home / 867.79-1,197.42-513.52

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.79, 1,197.42 and 513.52

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.79, 1,197.42 and 513.52 is: 708.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.79 : 1,197.42 = 513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.79/1,197.42 = 513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.79x = 1,197.42 × 513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.79x = 614,890.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,890.56/867.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.57

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.