Home / 1,055-1,582.36-324.51

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055, 1,582.36 and 324.51

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055, 1,582.36 and 324.51 is: 486.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055 : 1,582.36 = 324.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055/1,582.36 = 324.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055x = 1,582.36 × 324.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055x = 513,491.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,491.64/1,055
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.72

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.