Home / 767.96-1,151.30-305.45

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.96, 1,151.30 and 305.45

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.96, 1,151.30 and 305.45 is: 457.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.96 : 1,151.30 = 305.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.96/1,151.30 = 305.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.96x = 1,151.30 × 305.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.96x = 351,664.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,664.59/767.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.92

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.