Home / 900.52-1,347.72-571.30

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.52, 1,347.72 and 571.30

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.52, 1,347.72 and 571.30 is: 855.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.52 : 1,347.72 = 571.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.52/1,347.72 = 571.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.52x = 1,347.72 × 571.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.52x = 769,952.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,952.44/900.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.01

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.