Home / 602.84-832.01-381.78

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.84, 832.01 and 381.78

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.84, 832.01 and 381.78 is: 526.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.84 : 832.01 = 381.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.84/832.01 = 381.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.84x = 832.01 × 381.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.84x = 317,642.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,642.87/602.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.91

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.