Home / 865.51-1,298.76-317.62

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.51, 1,298.76 and 317.62

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.51, 1,298.76 and 317.62 is: 476.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.51 : 1,298.76 = 317.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.51/1,298.76 = 317.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.51x = 1,298.76 × 317.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.51x = 412,512.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,512.15/865.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.61

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.