Home / 1,305.79-1,958.23-381.11

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,305.79, 1,958.23 and 381.11

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,305.79, 1,958.23 and 381.11 is: 571.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,305.79 : 1,958.23 = 381.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,305.79/1,958.23 = 381.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,305.79x = 1,958.23 × 381.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,305.79x = 746,289.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,289.58/1,305.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.52

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.