Home / 1,073-1,609.70-342.68

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073, 1,609.70 and 342.68

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073, 1,609.70 and 342.68 is: 514.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073 : 1,609.70 = 342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073/1,609.70 = 342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073x = 1,609.70 × 342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073x = 551,612.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,612.00/1,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.08

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.