Home / 911.99-1,367.66-262.59

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.99, 1,367.66 and 262.59

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.99, 1,367.66 and 262.59 is: 393.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.99 : 1,367.66 = 262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.99/1,367.66 = 262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.99x = 1,367.66 × 262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.99x = 359,133.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,133.84/911.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.79

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.