Home / 778.34-1,166.64-392.78

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.34, 1,166.64 and 392.78

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.34, 1,166.64 and 392.78 is: 588.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.34 : 1,166.64 = 392.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.34/1,166.64 = 392.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.34x = 1,166.64 × 392.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.34x = 458,232.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,232.86/778.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.73

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.