Home / 620.14-855.52-383.93

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.14, 855.52 and 383.93

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.14, 855.52 and 383.93 is: 529.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.14 : 855.52 = 383.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.14/855.52 = 383.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.14x = 855.52 × 383.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.14x = 328,459.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,459.79/620.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.65

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.