Home / 738.59-1,108.04-276.36

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.59, 1,108.04 and 276.36

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.59, 1,108.04 and 276.36 is: 414.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.59 : 1,108.04 = 276.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.59/1,108.04 = 276.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.59x = 1,108.04 × 276.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.59x = 306,216.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,216.55/738.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.60

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.