Home / 926.64-1,389.96-277.36

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.64, 1,389.96 and 277.36

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.64, 1,389.96 and 277.36 is: 416.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.64 : 1,389.96 = 277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.64/1,389.96 = 277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.64x = 1,389.96 × 277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.64x = 385,519.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,519.31/926.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.04

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.