Home / 778.97-1,168.65-259.08

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.97, 1,168.65 and 259.08

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.97, 1,168.65 and 259.08 is: 388.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.97 : 1,168.65 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.97/1,168.65 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.97x = 1,168.65 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.97x = 302,773.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,773.84/778.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.69

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.