Home / 926.73-1,389.76-310.28

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.73, 1,389.76 and 310.28

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.73, 1,389.76 and 310.28 is: 465.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.73 : 1,389.76 = 310.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.73/1,389.76 = 310.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.73x = 1,389.76 × 310.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.73x = 431,207.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,207.01/926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.30

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.