Home / 392.72-588.44-359.54

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.72, 588.44 and 359.54

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.72, 588.44 and 359.54 is: 538.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.72 : 588.44 = 359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.72/588.44 = 359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.72x = 588.44 × 359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.72x = 211,567.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,567.72/392.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.72

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.