Home / 376.64-519.95-287.39

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.64, 519.95 and 287.39

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.64, 519.95 and 287.39 is: 396.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.64 : 519.95 = 287.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.64/519.95 = 287.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.64x = 519.95 × 287.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.64x = 149,427.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,427.85/376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.74

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.