Home / 930.08-1,395.42-381.96

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.08, 1,395.42 and 381.96

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.08, 1,395.42 and 381.96 is: 573.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.08 : 1,395.42 = 381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.08/1,395.42 = 381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.08x = 1,395.42 × 381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.08x = 532,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,994.62/930.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.06

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.