Home / 787.64-1,181.68-300.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.64, 1,181.68 and 300.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.64, 1,181.68 and 300.72 is: 451.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.64 : 1,181.68 = 300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.64/1,181.68 = 300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.64x = 1,181.68 × 300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.64x = 355,354.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,354.81/787.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.16

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.