Home / 775.22-1,162.29-342.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.22, 1,162.29 and 342.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.22, 1,162.29 and 342.32 is: 513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.22 : 1,162.29 = 342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.22/1,162.29 = 342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.22x = 1,162.29 × 342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.22x = 397,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,875.11/775.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.24

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.