Home / 438.68-605.19-281.26

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.68, 605.19 and 281.26

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.68, 605.19 and 281.26 is: 388.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.68 : 605.19 = 281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.68/605.19 = 281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.68x = 605.19 × 281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.68x = 170,215.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,215.74/438.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.02

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.