Home / 825-1,237.98-369

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825, 1,237.98 and 369

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 825, 1,237.98 and 369 is: 553.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825 : 1,237.98 = 369 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825/1,237.98 = 369/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825x = 1,237.98 × 369
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825x = 456,814.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,814.62/825
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.71

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.