Home / 902.16-1,244.88-803.52

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.16, 1,244.88 and 803.52

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.16, 1,244.88 and 803.52 is: 1,108.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.16 : 1,244.88 = 803.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.16/1,244.88 = 803.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.16x = 1,244.88 × 803.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.16x = 1,000,285.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,285.98/902.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.77

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.