Home / 775.04-1,162.56-288.05

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.04, 1,162.56 and 288.05

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.04, 1,162.56 and 288.05 is: 432.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.04 : 1,162.56 = 288.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.04/1,162.56 = 288.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.04x = 1,162.56 × 288.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.04x = 334,875.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,875.41/775.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.08

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.