Home / 894.35-1,341.52-278.09

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 894.35, 1,341.52 and 278.09

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 894.35, 1,341.52 and 278.09 is: 417.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    894.35 : 1,341.52 = 278.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    894.35/1,341.52 = 278.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    894.35x = 1,341.52 × 278.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    894.35x = 373,060.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,060.92/894.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.13

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.