Home / 985.79-1,479.18-546.96

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.79, 1,479.18 and 546.96

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.79, 1,479.18 and 546.96 is: 820.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.79 : 1,479.18 = 546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.79/1,479.18 = 546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.79x = 1,479.18 × 546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.79x = 809,052.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,052.29/985.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.72

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.