Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,203, 1,804.50 and 291
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,203, 1,804.50 and 291 is: 436.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,203 : 1,804.50 = 291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,203/1,804.50 = 291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,203x = 1,804.50 × 291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,203x = 525,109.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 525,109.50/1,203 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436.50
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 601.50, 902.25 and 145.50
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 2,406, 3,609 and 582
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,204, 1,806 and 292
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 1,804.50, 2,706.75 and 436.50
1.5x scale
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.