Home / 921.36-1,382.03-373.54

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.36, 1,382.03 and 373.54

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.36, 1,382.03 and 373.54 is: 560.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.36 : 1,382.03 = 373.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.36/1,382.03 = 373.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.36x = 1,382.03 × 373.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.36x = 516,243.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,243.49/921.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.31

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.