Home / 380.51-524.85-225.26

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.51, 524.85 and 225.26

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.51, 524.85 and 225.26 is: 310.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.51 : 524.85 = 225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.51/524.85 = 225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.51x = 524.85 × 225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.51x = 118,227.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,227.71/380.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.71

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.