Home / 927.11-1,391.07-379.42

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.11, 1,391.07 and 379.42

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.11, 1,391.07 and 379.42 is: 569.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.11 : 1,391.07 = 379.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.11/1,391.07 = 379.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.11x = 1,391.07 × 379.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.11x = 527,797.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,797.72/927.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.29

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.