Home / 886.22-1,223.02-493.30

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886.22, 1,223.02 and 493.30

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 886.22, 1,223.02 and 493.30 is: 680.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886.22 : 1,223.02 = 493.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886.22/1,223.02 = 493.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886.22x = 1,223.02 × 493.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886.22x = 603,315.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,315.77/886.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.77

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.