Home / 372.72-517.92-368.76

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.72, 517.92 and 368.76

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.72, 517.92 and 368.76 is: 512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.72 : 517.92 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.72/517.92 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.72x = 517.92 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.72x = 190,988.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,988.18/372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.42

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.39) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.