Home / 765.35-1,147.38-332.18

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.35, 1,147.38 and 332.18

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.35, 1,147.38 and 332.18 is: 497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.35 : 1,147.38 = 332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.35/1,147.38 = 332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.35x = 1,147.38 × 332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.35x = 381,136.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,136.69/765.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.99

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.