Home / 1,095.03-1,642.41-315

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.03, 1,642.41 and 315

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.03, 1,642.41 and 315 is: 472.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.03 : 1,642.41 = 315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.03/1,642.41 = 315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.03x = 1,642.41 × 315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.03x = 517,359.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,359.15/1,095.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.46

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.