Home / 1,310-1,965.08-398

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310, 1,965.08 and 398

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310, 1,965.08 and 398 is: 597.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310 : 1,965.08 = 398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310/1,965.08 = 398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310x = 1,965.08 × 398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310x = 782,101.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,101.84/1,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.02

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.