Home / 918.32-1,377.54-302

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.32, 1,377.54 and 302

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.32, 1,377.54 and 302 is: 453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.32 : 1,377.54 = 302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.32/1,377.54 = 302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.32x = 1,377.54 × 302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.32x = 416,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,017.08/918.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.02

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.