Home / 1,399-1,930.68-778

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399, 1,930.68 and 778

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399, 1,930.68 and 778 is: 1,073.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399 : 1,930.68 = 778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399/1,930.68 = 778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399x = 1,930.68 × 778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399x = 1,502,069.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,069.04/1,399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.67

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.