Home / 1,220.54-1,830.81-354.98

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.54, 1,830.81 and 354.98

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.54, 1,830.81 and 354.98 is: 532.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.54 : 1,830.81 = 354.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.54/1,830.81 = 354.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.54x = 1,830.81 × 354.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.54x = 649,900.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,900.93/1,220.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.47

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.