Home / 767.50-1,150.35-355.77

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.50, 1,150.35 and 355.77

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.50, 1,150.35 and 355.77 is: 533.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.50 : 1,150.35 = 355.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.50/1,150.35 = 355.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.50x = 1,150.35 × 355.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.50x = 409,259.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,259.97/767.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.24

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.