Home / 380.97-525.78-215.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.97, 525.78 and 215.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.97, 525.78 and 215.22 is: 297.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.97 : 525.78 = 215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.97/525.78 = 215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.97x = 525.78 × 215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.97x = 113,158.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,158.37/380.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.03

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.