Home / 901.23-1,351.80-462.03

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.23, 1,351.80 and 462.03

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.23, 1,351.80 and 462.03 is: 693.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.23 : 1,351.80 = 462.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.23/1,351.80 = 462.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.23x = 1,351.80 × 462.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.23x = 624,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,572.15/901.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.02

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.