Home / 380.89-571.37-107.01

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.89, 571.37 and 107.01

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.89, 571.37 and 107.01 is: 160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.89 : 571.37 = 107.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.89/571.37 = 107.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.89x = 571.37 × 107.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.89x = 61,142.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,142.30/380.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.52

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.