Home / 1,364.36-1,882.14-867.08

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.36, 1,882.14 and 867.08

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.36, 1,882.14 and 867.08 is: 1,196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.36 : 1,882.14 = 867.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.36/1,882.14 = 867.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.36x = 1,882.14 × 867.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.36x = 1,631,965.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,965.95/1,364.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.14

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.