Home / 770.32-1,154.76-283.04

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.32, 1,154.76 and 283.04

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.32, 1,154.76 and 283.04 is: 424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.32 : 1,154.76 = 283.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.32/1,154.76 = 283.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.32x = 1,154.76 × 283.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.32x = 326,843.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,843.27/770.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.30

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.