Home / 911.62-1,367.28-253.54

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.62, 1,367.28 and 253.54

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.62, 1,367.28 and 253.54 is: 380.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.62 : 1,367.28 = 253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.62/1,367.28 = 253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.62x = 1,367.28 × 253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.62x = 346,660.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,660.17/911.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.27

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.