Home / 802.31-1,202.79-340.45

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.31, 1,202.79 and 340.45

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.31, 1,202.79 and 340.45 is: 510.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.31 : 1,202.79 = 340.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.31/1,202.79 = 340.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.31x = 1,202.79 × 340.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.31x = 409,483.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,483.84/802.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.38

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.