Home / 767.82-1,152.14-334.95

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.82, 1,152.14 and 334.95

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.82, 1,152.14 and 334.95 is: 502.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.82 : 1,152.14 = 334.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.82/1,152.14 = 334.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.82x = 1,152.14 × 334.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.82x = 385,901.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,901.86/767.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.60

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.