Home / 800.28-1,200.98-367.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.28, 1,200.98 and 367.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.28, 1,200.98 and 367.44 is: 551.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.28 : 1,200.98 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.28/1,200.98 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.28x = 1,200.98 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.28x = 441,288.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,288.09/800.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.42

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.