Home / 777-1,164.72-289.68

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777, 1,164.72 and 289.68

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 777, 1,164.72 and 289.68 is: 434.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777 : 1,164.72 = 289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777/1,164.72 = 289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777x = 1,164.72 × 289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777x = 337,396.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,396.09/777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.23

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.