Home / 901.95-1,244.66-606.75

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.95, 1,244.66 and 606.75

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.95, 1,244.66 and 606.75 is: 837.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.95 : 1,244.66 = 606.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.95/1,244.66 = 606.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.95x = 1,244.66 × 606.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.95x = 755,194.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,194.42/901.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.29

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.