Home / 425.77-638.51-203.38

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.77, 638.51 and 203.38

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.77, 638.51 and 203.38 is: 305.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.77 : 638.51 = 203.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.77/638.51 = 203.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.77x = 638.51 × 203.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.77x = 129,860.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,860.16/425.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.00

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.