Home / 1,387.54-2,081.32-361.54

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.54, 2,081.32 and 361.54

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.54, 2,081.32 and 361.54 is: 542.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.54 : 2,081.32 = 361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.54/2,081.32 = 361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.54x = 2,081.32 × 361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.54x = 752,480.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,480.43/1,387.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.31

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.