Home / 951.08-1,311.45-618.89

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.08, 1,311.45 and 618.89

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.08, 1,311.45 and 618.89 is: 853.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.08 : 1,311.45 = 618.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.08/1,311.45 = 618.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.08x = 1,311.45 × 618.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.08x = 811,643.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,643.29/951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.39

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.