Home / 870.74-1,306-322.91

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.74, 1,306 and 322.91

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.74, 1,306 and 322.91 is: 484.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.74 : 1,306 = 322.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.74/1,306 = 322.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.74x = 1,306 × 322.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.74x = 421,720.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,720.46/870.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.32

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.