Home / 361.54-542.54-358.46

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.54, 542.54 and 358.46

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.54, 542.54 and 358.46 is: 537.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.54 : 542.54 = 358.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.54/542.54 = 358.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.54x = 542.54 × 358.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.54x = 194,478.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,478.87/361.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.92

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.