Home / 1,142-1,576-676.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142, 1,576 and 676.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142, 1,576 and 676.16 is: 933.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142 : 1,576 = 676.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142/1,576 = 676.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142x = 1,576 × 676.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142x = 1,065,628.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,628.16/1,142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.12

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.