Home / 863.13-1,294.36-277.97

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.13, 1,294.36 and 277.97

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.13, 1,294.36 and 277.97 is: 416.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.13 : 1,294.36 = 277.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.13/1,294.36 = 277.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.13x = 1,294.36 × 277.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.13x = 359,793.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,793.25/863.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.85

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.