Home / 1,261.34-1,892-439.38

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.34, 1,892 and 439.38

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.34, 1,892 and 439.38 is: 659.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.34 : 1,892 = 439.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.34/1,892 = 439.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.34x = 1,892 × 439.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.34x = 831,306.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,306.96/1,261.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.07

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.