Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741.24, 1,111.70 and 279
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 741.24, 1,111.70 and 279 is: 418.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
741.24 : 1,111.70 = 279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
741.24/1,111.70 = 279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
741.24x = 1,111.70 × 279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
741.24x = 310,164.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,164.30/741.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418.44
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 370.62, 555.85 and 139.50
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,482.48, 2,223.40 and 558
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 742.24, 1,113.20 and 280
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 1,111.86, 1,667.55 and 418.50
1.5x scale
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.