Home / 901.80-1,343.74-803.55

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.80, 1,343.74 and 803.55

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.80, 1,343.74 and 803.55 is: 1,197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.80 : 1,343.74 = 803.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.80/1,343.74 = 803.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.80x = 1,343.74 × 803.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.80x = 1,079,751.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,751.54/901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.33

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.49) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.