Home / 861.32-1,291.71-276.18

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.32, 1,291.71 and 276.18

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.32, 1,291.71 and 276.18 is: 414.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.32 : 1,291.71 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.32/1,291.71 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.32x = 1,291.71 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.32x = 356,740.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,740.66/861.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.18

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.