Home / 788.22-1,182.54-377.34

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.22, 1,182.54 and 377.34

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.22, 1,182.54 and 377.34 is: 566.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.22 : 1,182.54 = 377.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.22/1,182.54 = 377.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.22x = 1,182.54 × 377.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.22x = 446,219.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,219.64/788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.11

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.