Home / 894.13-1,341.19-381.13

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.13, 1,341.19 and 381.13

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.13, 1,341.19 and 381.13 is: 571.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.13 : 1,341.19 = 381.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.13/1,341.19 = 381.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.13x = 1,341.19 × 381.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.13x = 511,167.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,167.74/894.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.69

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.