Home / 371.74-512.89-214.33

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.74, 512.89 and 214.33

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.74, 512.89 and 214.33 is: 295.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.74 : 512.89 = 214.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.74/512.89 = 214.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.74x = 512.89 × 214.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.74x = 109,927.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,927.71/371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.71

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.