Home / 738.61-1,108.04-251.54

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.61, 1,108.04 and 251.54

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.61, 1,108.04 and 251.54 is: 377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.61 : 1,108.04 = 251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.61/1,108.04 = 251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.61x = 1,108.04 × 251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.61x = 278,720.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,720.18/738.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.36

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.