Home / 761.15-1,140.81-322.23

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.15, 1,140.81 and 322.23

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.15, 1,140.81 and 322.23 is: 482.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.15 : 1,140.81 = 322.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.15/1,140.81 = 322.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.15x = 1,140.81 × 322.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.15x = 367,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,606.28/761.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.96

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.