Home / 483.98-725.98-381.82

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483.98, 725.98 and 381.82

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 483.98, 725.98 and 381.82 is: 572.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483.98 : 725.98 = 381.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483.98/725.98 = 381.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483.98x = 725.98 × 381.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483.98x = 277,193.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,193.68/483.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.74

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.