Home / 425.80-638.36-209.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.80, 638.36 and 209.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.80, 638.36 and 209.32 is: 313.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.80 : 638.36 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.80/638.36 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.80x = 638.36 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.80x = 133,621.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,621.52/425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.81

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.