Home / 380.97-571.46-175.48

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.97, 571.46 and 175.48

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.97, 571.46 and 175.48 is: 263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.97 : 571.46 = 175.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.97/571.46 = 175.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.97x = 571.46 × 175.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.97x = 100,279.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,279.80/380.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.22

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.