Home / 372.54-557.64-235.11

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.54, 557.64 and 235.11

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.54, 557.64 and 235.11 is: 351.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.54 : 557.64 = 235.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.54/557.64 = 235.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.54x = 557.64 × 235.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.54x = 131,106.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,106.74/372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.93

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.