Home / 902.38-1,245.36-553

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.38, 1,245.36 and 553

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.38, 1,245.36 and 553 is: 763.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.38 : 1,245.36 = 553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.38/1,245.36 = 553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.38x = 1,245.36 × 553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.38x = 688,684.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,684.08/902.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.19

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.