Home / 761.78-1,142.51-328.84

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.78, 1,142.51 and 328.84

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.78, 1,142.51 and 328.84 is: 493.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.78 : 1,142.51 = 328.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.78/1,142.51 = 328.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.78x = 1,142.51 × 328.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.78x = 375,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,702.99/761.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.19

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.