Home / 802.06-1,203.28-254.24

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.06, 1,203.28 and 254.24

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.06, 1,203.28 and 254.24 is: 381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.06 : 1,203.28 = 254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.06/1,203.28 = 254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.06x = 1,203.28 × 254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.06x = 305,921.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,921.91/802.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.42

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.