Home / 363.83-501.71-285

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.83, 501.71 and 285

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.83, 501.71 and 285 is: 393.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.83 : 501.71 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.83/501.71 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.83x = 501.71 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.83x = 142,985.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,985.93/363.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.01

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.