Home / 1,182.81-1,774.32-317.13

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.81, 1,774.32 and 317.13

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.81, 1,774.32 and 317.13 is: 475.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.81 : 1,774.32 = 317.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.81/1,774.32 = 317.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.81x = 1,774.32 × 317.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.81x = 562,690.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,690.10/1,182.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.72

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.