Home / 922.28-1,383-614.48

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.28, 1,383 and 614.48

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.28, 1,383 and 614.48 is: 921.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.28 : 1,383 = 614.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.28/1,383 = 614.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.28x = 1,383 × 614.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.28x = 849,825.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,825.84/922.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.44

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.