Home / 865.58-1,298.72-352.94

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.58, 1,298.72 and 352.94

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.58, 1,298.72 and 352.94 is: 529.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.58 : 1,298.72 = 352.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.58/1,298.72 = 352.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.58x = 1,298.72 × 352.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.58x = 458,370.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,370.24/865.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.55

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.