Home / 380.81-525.37-281.46

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.81, 525.37 and 281.46

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.81, 525.37 and 281.46 is: 388.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.81 : 525.37 = 281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.81/525.37 = 281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.81x = 525.37 × 281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.81x = 147,873.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,873.49/380.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.31

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.