Home / 1,181.97-1,772.96-316.28

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.97, 1,772.96 and 316.28

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.97, 1,772.96 and 316.28 is: 474.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.97 : 1,772.96 = 316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.97/1,772.96 = 316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.97x = 1,772.96 × 316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.97x = 560,751.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,751.79/1,181.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.42

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.