Home / 600.76-901.14-254

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.76, 901.14 and 254

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.76, 901.14 and 254 is: 381.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.76 : 901.14 = 254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.76/901.14 = 254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.76x = 901.14 × 254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.76x = 228,888.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,888.29/600.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.00

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.