Home / 855.70-1,282.82-393.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.70, 1,282.82 and 393.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.70, 1,282.82 and 393.32 is: 589.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.70 : 1,282.82 = 393.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.70/1,282.82 = 393.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.70x = 1,282.82 × 393.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.70x = 504,558.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,558.76/855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.64

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.