Home / 371.11-512.07-205.33

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.11, 512.07 and 205.33

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.11, 512.07 and 205.33 is: 283.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.11 : 512.07 = 205.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.11/512.07 = 205.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.11x = 512.07 × 205.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.11x = 105,140.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,140.77/371.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.32

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.