Home / 888.81-1,333.39-272.41

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.81, 1,333.39 and 272.41

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.81, 1,333.39 and 272.41 is: 408.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.81 : 1,333.39 = 272.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.81/1,333.39 = 272.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.81x = 1,333.39 × 272.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.81x = 363,223.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,223.56/888.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.66

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.