Home / 607.34-838.14-358.86

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.34, 838.14 and 358.86

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.34, 838.14 and 358.86 is: 495.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.34 : 838.14 = 358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.34/838.14 = 358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.34x = 838.14 × 358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.34x = 300,774.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,774.92/607.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.23

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.