Home / 802.32-1,203.84-369.36

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.32, 1,203.84 and 369.36

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.32, 1,203.84 and 369.36 is: 554.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.32 : 1,203.84 = 369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.32/1,203.84 = 369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.32x = 1,203.84 × 369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.32x = 444,650.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,650.34/802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.21

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.