Home / 382.64-574.16-190.28

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 574.16 and 190.28

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 574.16 and 190.28 is: 285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 574.16 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/574.16 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 574.16 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 109,251.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,251.16/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.52

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.