Home / 488.76-674.06-385.08

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.76, 674.06 and 385.08

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.76, 674.06 and 385.08 is: 531.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.76 : 674.06 = 385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.76/674.06 = 385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.76x = 674.06 × 385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.76x = 259,567.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,567.02/488.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.07

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.