Home / 767.46-1,150.55-304.95

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.46, 1,150.55 and 304.95

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.46, 1,150.55 and 304.95 is: 457.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.46 : 1,150.55 = 304.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.46/1,150.55 = 304.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.46x = 1,150.55 × 304.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.46x = 350,860.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,860.22/767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.17

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.