Home / 625.37-863.35-376.75

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.37, 863.35 and 376.75

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.37, 863.35 and 376.75 is: 520.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.37 : 863.35 = 376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.37/863.35 = 376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.37x = 863.35 × 376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.37x = 325,260.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,260.91/625.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.11

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.