Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.04, 1,236.78 and 657
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 896.04, 1,236.78 and 657 is: 906.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
896.04 : 1,236.78 = 657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
896.04/1,236.78 = 657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
896.04x = 1,236.78 × 657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
896.04x = 812,564.46 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 812,564.46/896.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 906.84
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 448.02, 618.39 and 328.50
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,792.08, 2,473.56 and 1,314
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 897.04, 1,238.16 and 658
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 1,344.06, 1,855.17 and 985.50
1.5x scale
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.