Home / 911.89-1,367.69-334.63

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.89, 1,367.69 and 334.63

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.89, 1,367.69 and 334.63 is: 501.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.89 : 1,367.69 = 334.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.89/1,367.69 = 334.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.89x = 1,367.69 × 334.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.89x = 457,663.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,663.27/911.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.89

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.