Home / 802.34-1,203.98-369.48

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.34, 1,203.98 and 369.48

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.34, 1,203.98 and 369.48 is: 554.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.34 : 1,203.98 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.34/1,203.98 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.34x = 1,203.98 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.34x = 444,846.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,846.53/802.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.44

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.