Home / 711.79-1,067.69-198.75

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.79, 1,067.69 and 198.75

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.79, 1,067.69 and 198.75 is: 298.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.79 : 1,067.69 = 198.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.79/1,067.69 = 198.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.79x = 1,067.69 × 198.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.79x = 212,202.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,202.39/711.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.13

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.