Home / 893.97-1,340.97-244.71

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893.97, 1,340.97 and 244.71

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 893.97, 1,340.97 and 244.71 is: 367.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893.97 : 1,340.97 = 244.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893.97/1,340.97 = 244.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893.97x = 1,340.97 × 244.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893.97x = 328,148.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,148.77/893.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.07

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.