Home / 535.71-738.95-325.74

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.71, 738.95 and 325.74

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.71, 738.95 and 325.74 is: 449.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.71 : 738.95 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.71/738.95 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.71x = 738.95 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.71x = 240,705.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,705.57/535.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.32

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.