Home / 870.74-1,305.69-505.62

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.74, 1,305.69 and 505.62

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.74, 1,305.69 and 505.62 is: 758.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.74 : 1,305.69 = 505.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.74/1,305.69 = 505.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.74x = 1,305.69 × 505.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.74x = 660,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,182.98/870.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.19

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.