Home / 901.39-1,243.98-552.13

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.39, 1,243.98 and 552.13

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.39, 1,243.98 and 552.13 is: 761.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.39 : 1,243.98 = 552.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.39/1,243.98 = 552.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.39x = 1,243.98 × 552.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.39x = 686,838.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,838.68/901.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.98

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.