Home / 1,134-1,567.54-946.40

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134, 1,567.54 and 946.40

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134, 1,567.54 and 946.40 is: 1,308.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134 : 1,567.54 = 946.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134/1,567.54 = 946.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134x = 1,567.54 × 946.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134x = 1,483,519.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,519.86/1,134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.22

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.