Home / 375.92-519.08-278.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.92, 519.08 and 278.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.92, 519.08 and 278.72 is: 384.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.92 : 519.08 = 278.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.92/519.08 = 278.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.92x = 519.08 × 278.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.92x = 144,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,677.98/375.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.86

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.