Home / 625.02-862.11-438.52

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.02, 862.11 and 438.52

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.02, 862.11 and 438.52 is: 604.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.02 : 862.11 = 438.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.02/862.11 = 438.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.02x = 862.11 × 438.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.02x = 378,050.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,050.32/625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.86

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.