Home / 767.79-1,151.15-442.98

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.79, 1,151.15 and 442.98

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.79, 1,151.15 and 442.98 is: 664.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.79 : 1,151.15 = 442.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.79/1,151.15 = 442.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.79x = 1,151.15 × 442.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.79x = 509,934.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,934.21/767.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.16

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.