Home / 357.87-536.83-114.40

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.87, 536.83 and 114.40

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.87, 536.83 and 114.40 is: 171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.87 : 536.83 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.87/536.83 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.87x = 536.83 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.87x = 61,413.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,413.74/357.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.61

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.