Home / 572.29-858.43-139.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.29, 858.43 and 139.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.29, 858.43 and 139.44 is: 209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.29 : 858.43 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.29/858.43 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.29x = 858.43 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.29x = 119,699.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,699.48/572.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.16

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.