Home / 919.32-1,269.18-636.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.32, 1,269.18 and 636.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.32, 1,269.18 and 636.16 is: 878.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.32 : 1,269.18 = 636.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.32/1,269.18 = 636.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.32x = 1,269.18 × 636.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.32x = 807,401.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,401.55/919.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.26

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.