Home / 915.58-1,373.42-266.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.58, 1,373.42 and 266.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.58, 1,373.42 and 266.32 is: 399.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.58 : 1,373.42 = 266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.58/1,373.42 = 266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.58x = 1,373.42 × 266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.58x = 365,769.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,769.21/915.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.49

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.