Home / 854.64-1,281.96-269.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.64, 1,281.96 and 269.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.64, 1,281.96 and 269.64 is: 404.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.64 : 1,281.96 = 269.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.64/1,281.96 = 269.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.64x = 1,281.96 × 269.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.64x = 345,667.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,667.69/854.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.46

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.