Home / 1,334-1,841.24-782.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334, 1,841.24 and 782.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334, 1,841.24 and 782.32 is: 1,079.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334 : 1,841.24 = 782.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334/1,841.24 = 782.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334x = 1,841.24 × 782.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334x = 1,440,438.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,438.88/1,334
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.79

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.