Home / 607.74-838.38-371.49

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.74, 838.38 and 371.49

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.74, 838.38 and 371.49 is: 512.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.74 : 838.38 = 371.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.74/838.38 = 371.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.74x = 838.38 × 371.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.74x = 311,449.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,449.79/607.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.47

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.