Home / 765.66-1,148.58-278.76

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.66, 1,148.58 and 278.76

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.66, 1,148.58 and 278.76 is: 418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.66 : 1,148.58 = 278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.66/1,148.58 = 278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.66x = 1,148.58 × 278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.66x = 320,178.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,178.16/765.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.17

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.