Home / 903.95-1,246.94-624.33

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.95, 1,246.94 and 624.33

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.95, 1,246.94 and 624.33 is: 861.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.95 : 1,246.94 = 624.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.95/1,246.94 = 624.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.95x = 1,246.94 × 624.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.95x = 778,495.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,495.82/903.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.22

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.