Home / 623.61-860.20-371.37

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.61, 860.20 and 371.37

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.61, 860.20 and 371.37 is: 512.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.61 : 860.20 = 371.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.61/860.20 = 371.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.61x = 860.20 × 371.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.61x = 319,452.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,452.15/623.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.26

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.