Home / 861.84-1,292.52-284.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.84, 1,292.52 and 284.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.84, 1,292.52 and 284.64 is: 426.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.84 : 1,292.52 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.84/1,292.52 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.84x = 1,292.52 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.84x = 367,902.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,902.89/861.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.88

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.