Home / 915.96-1,372.57-367.84

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.96, 1,372.57 and 367.84

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.96, 1,372.57 and 367.84 is: 551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.96 : 1,372.57 = 367.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.96/1,372.57 = 367.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.96x = 1,372.57 × 367.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.96x = 504,887.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,887.98/915.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.21

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.