Home / 380.59-571.17-137.14

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.59, 571.17 and 137.14

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.59, 571.17 and 137.14 is: 205.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.59 : 571.17 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.59/571.17 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.59x = 571.17 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.59x = 78,330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,330.25/380.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.81

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.