Home / 371.60-512.46-316.52

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.60, 512.46 and 316.52

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.60, 512.46 and 316.52 is: 436.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.60 : 512.46 = 316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.60/512.46 = 316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.60x = 512.46 × 316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.60x = 162,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,203.84/371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.50

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.