Home / 382.93-528.39-217.15

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.93, 528.39 and 217.15

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.93, 528.39 and 217.15 is: 299.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.93 : 528.39 = 217.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.93/528.39 = 217.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.93x = 528.39 × 217.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.93x = 114,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,738.57/382.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.64

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.