Home / 372.03-513.44-214.67

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.03, 513.44 and 214.67

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.03, 513.44 and 214.67 is: 296.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.03 : 513.44 = 214.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.03/513.44 = 214.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.03x = 513.44 × 214.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.03x = 110,216.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,216.52/372.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.26

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.