Home / 571.52-788.76-322.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.52, 788.76 and 322.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.52, 788.76 and 322.88 is: 445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.52 : 788.76 = 322.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.52/788.76 = 322.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.52x = 788.76 × 322.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.52x = 254,674.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,674.83/571.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.61

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.