Home / 381.32-571.53-207.74

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.32, 571.53 and 207.74

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.32, 571.53 and 207.74 is: 311.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.32 : 571.53 = 207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.32/571.53 = 207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.32x = 571.53 × 207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.32x = 118,729.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,729.64/381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.36

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.