Home / 869.03-1,304.06-349.28

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.03, 1,304.06 and 349.28

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.03, 1,304.06 and 349.28 is: 524.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.03 : 1,304.06 = 349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.03/1,304.06 = 349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.03x = 1,304.06 × 349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.03x = 455,482.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,482.08/869.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.13

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.