Home / 376.08-563.84-193.34

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.08, 563.84 and 193.34

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.08, 563.84 and 193.34 is: 289.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.08 : 563.84 = 193.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.08/563.84 = 193.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.08x = 563.84 × 193.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.08x = 109,012.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,012.83/376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.87

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.