Home / 767.95-1,151.44-351.41

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.95, 1,151.44 and 351.41

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.95, 1,151.44 and 351.41 is: 526.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.95 : 1,151.44 = 351.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.95/1,151.44 = 351.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.95x = 1,151.44 × 351.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.95x = 404,620.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,620.89/767.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.89

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.