Home / 901.31-1,243.82-508.34

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.31, 1,243.82 and 508.34

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.31, 1,243.82 and 508.34 is: 701.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.31 : 1,243.82 = 508.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.31/1,243.82 = 508.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.31x = 1,243.82 × 508.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.31x = 632,283.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,283.46/901.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.52

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.