Home / 382.14-573.08-108.15

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.14, 573.08 and 108.15

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.14, 573.08 and 108.15 is: 162.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.14 : 573.08 = 108.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.14/573.08 = 108.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.14x = 573.08 × 108.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.14x = 61,978.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,978.06/382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.19

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.