Home / 868.09-1,302.07-320.02

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.09, 1,302.07 and 320.02

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.09, 1,302.07 and 320.02 is: 480.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.09 : 1,302.07 = 320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.09/1,302.07 = 320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.09x = 1,302.07 × 320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.09x = 416,688.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,688.44/868.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.01

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.