Home / 819.64-1,229.76-332.74

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.64, 1,229.76 and 332.74

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.64, 1,229.76 and 332.74 is: 499.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.64 : 1,229.76 = 332.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.64/1,229.76 = 332.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.64x = 1,229.76 × 332.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.64x = 409,190.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,190.34/819.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.23

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.