Home / 1,115.16-1,673-384.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.16, 1,673 and 384.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.16, 1,673 and 384.72 is: 577.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.16 : 1,673 = 384.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.16/1,673 = 384.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.16x = 1,673 × 384.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.16x = 643,636.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,636.56/1,115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.17

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.