Home / 588.38-811.87-352.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588.38, 811.87 and 352.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 588.38, 811.87 and 352.32 is: 486.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588.38 : 811.87 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588.38/811.87 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588.38x = 811.87 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588.38x = 286,036.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,036.45/588.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.15

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.