Home / 767.18-1,150.59-376.79

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.18, 1,150.59 and 376.79

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.18, 1,150.59 and 376.79 is: 565.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.18 : 1,150.59 = 376.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.18/1,150.59 = 376.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.18x = 1,150.59 × 376.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.18x = 433,530.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,530.81/767.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.10

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.