Home / 681.19-1,021.71-194.24

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.19, 1,021.71 and 194.24

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.19, 1,021.71 and 194.24 is: 291.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.19 : 1,021.71 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.19/1,021.71 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.19x = 1,021.71 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.19x = 198,456.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,456.95/681.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.34

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.