Home / 842.67-1,264.34-294.91

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.67, 1,264.34 and 294.91

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.67, 1,264.34 and 294.91 is: 442.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.67 : 1,264.34 = 294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.67/1,264.34 = 294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.67x = 1,264.34 × 294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.67x = 372,864.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,864.09/842.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.48

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.