Home / 625.46-860.90-519.38

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.46, 860.90 and 519.38

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.46, 860.90 and 519.38 is: 714.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.46 : 860.90 = 519.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.46/860.90 = 519.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.46x = 860.90 × 519.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.46x = 447,130.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,130.57/625.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.89

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.