Home / 619.17-854.33-370.41

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.17, 854.33 and 370.41

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.17, 854.33 and 370.41 is: 511.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.17 : 854.33 = 370.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.17/854.33 = 370.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.17x = 854.33 × 370.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.17x = 316,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,452.38/619.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.09

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.