Home / 912.06-1,259.64-618.12

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.06, 1,259.64 and 618.12

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.06, 1,259.64 and 618.12 is: 853.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.06 : 1,259.64 = 618.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.06/1,259.64 = 618.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.06x = 1,259.64 × 618.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.06x = 778,608.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,608.68/912.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.68

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.