Home / 625.34-862.89-359.66

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.34, 862.89 and 359.66

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.34, 862.89 and 359.66 is: 496.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.34 : 862.89 = 359.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.34/862.89 = 359.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.34x = 862.89 × 359.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.34x = 310,347.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,347.02/625.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.29

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.