Home / 388.72-582.32-215.46

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.72, 582.32 and 215.46

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.72, 582.32 and 215.46 is: 322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.72 : 582.32 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.72/582.32 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.72x = 582.32 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.72x = 125,466.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,466.67/388.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.77

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.