Home / 382.62-527.28-372.06

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.62, 527.28 and 372.06

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.62, 527.28 and 372.06 is: 512.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.62 : 527.28 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.62/527.28 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.62x = 527.28 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.62x = 196,179.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,179.80/382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.73

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.