Home / 870.08-1,200.64-538.52

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.08, 1,200.64 and 538.52

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.08, 1,200.64 and 538.52 is: 743.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.08 : 1,200.64 = 538.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.08/1,200.64 = 538.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.08x = 1,200.64 × 538.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.08x = 646,568.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,568.65/870.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.11

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.