Home / 903.15-1,354.95-355.46

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.15, 1,354.95 and 355.46

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.15, 1,354.95 and 355.46 is: 533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.15 : 1,354.95 = 355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.15/1,354.95 = 355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.15x = 1,354.95 × 355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.15x = 481,623.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,623.75/903.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.27

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.