Home / 791.31-1,186.98-214.19

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.31, 1,186.98 and 214.19

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.31, 1,186.98 and 214.19 is: 321.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.31 : 1,186.98 = 214.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.31/1,186.98 = 214.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.31x = 1,186.98 × 214.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.31x = 254,239.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,239.25/791.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.29

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.