Home / 921.08-1,381.58-271.82

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.08, 1,381.58 and 271.82

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.08, 1,381.58 and 271.82 is: 407.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.08 : 1,381.58 = 271.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.08/1,381.58 = 271.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.08x = 1,381.58 × 271.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.08x = 375,541.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,541.08/921.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.72

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.