Home / 800.38-1,200.39-338.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.38, 1,200.39 and 338.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.38, 1,200.39 and 338.32 is: 507.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.38 : 1,200.39 = 338.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.38/1,200.39 = 338.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.38x = 1,200.39 × 338.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.38x = 406,115.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,115.94/800.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.40

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.