Home / 927.15-1,390.57-278.03

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.15, 1,390.57 and 278.03

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.15, 1,390.57 and 278.03 is: 417.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.15 : 1,390.57 = 278.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.15/1,390.57 = 278.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.15x = 1,390.57 × 278.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.15x = 386,622.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,622.96/927.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.00

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.