Home / 868,605-1,198,645.92-481,403.92

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,605, 1,198,645.92 and 481,403.92

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,605, 1,198,645.92 and 481,403.92 is: 664,321.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,605 : 1,198,645.92 = 481,403.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,605/1,198,645.92 = 481,403.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,605x = 1,198,645.92 × 481,403.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,605x = 577,032,844,580.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,032,844,580.01/868,605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,321.35

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.