Home / 1,192-1,788.33-498.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192, 1,788.33 and 498.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192, 1,788.33 and 498.44 is: 747.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192 : 1,788.33 = 498.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192/1,788.33 = 498.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192x = 1,788.33 × 498.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192x = 891,375.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,375.21/1,192
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.80

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.