Home / 552.59-762.56-303.89

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 552.59, 762.56 and 303.89

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 552.59, 762.56 and 303.89 is: 419.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    552.59 : 762.56 = 303.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    552.59/762.56 = 303.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    552.59x = 762.56 × 303.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    552.59x = 231,734.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,734.36/552.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.36

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.