Home / 828-1,242.08-220

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828, 1,242.08 and 220

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 828, 1,242.08 and 220 is: 330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828 : 1,242.08 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828/1,242.08 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828x = 1,242.08 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828x = 273,257.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,257.60/828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.02

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.