Home / 875.94-1,314.14-388.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.94, 1,314.14 and 388.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.94, 1,314.14 and 388.88 is: 583.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.94 : 1,314.14 = 388.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.94/1,314.14 = 388.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.94x = 1,314.14 × 388.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.94x = 511,042.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,042.76/875.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.42

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.