Home / 785.27-1,178.70-323.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.27, 1,178.70 and 323.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.27, 1,178.70 and 323.32 is: 485.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.27 : 1,178.70 = 323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.27/1,178.70 = 323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.27x = 1,178.70 × 323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.27x = 381,101.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,101.30/785.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.31

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.