Home / 1,218-1,827.01-352.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218, 1,827.01 and 352.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218, 1,827.01 and 352.32 is: 528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218 : 1,827.01 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218/1,827.01 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218x = 1,827.01 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218x = 643,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,692.16/1,218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.48

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.