Home / 924.70-1,386.75-308.24

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.70, 1,386.75 and 308.24

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.70, 1,386.75 and 308.24 is: 462.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.70 : 1,386.75 = 308.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.70/1,386.75 = 308.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.70x = 1,386.75 × 308.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.70x = 427,443.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,443.35/924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.25

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.