Home / 816.67-1,224.94-239.55

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.67, 1,224.94 and 239.55

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.67, 1,224.94 and 239.55 is: 359.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.67 : 1,224.94 = 239.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.67/1,224.94 = 239.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.67x = 1,224.94 × 239.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.67x = 293,434.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,434.38/816.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.31

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.