Home / 901.62-1,352.16-285.21

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.62, 1,352.16 and 285.21

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.62, 1,352.16 and 285.21 is: 427.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.62 : 1,352.16 = 285.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.62/1,352.16 = 285.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.62x = 1,352.16 × 285.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.62x = 385,649.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,649.55/901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.73

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.