Home / 372.83-514.52-317.55

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.83, 514.52 and 317.55

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.83, 514.52 and 317.55 is: 438.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.83 : 514.52 = 317.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.83/514.52 = 317.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.83x = 514.52 × 317.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.83x = 163,384.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,384.24/372.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.23

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.