Home / 628.35-867.14-348.56

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.35, 867.14 and 348.56

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.35, 867.14 and 348.56 is: 481.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.35 : 867.14 = 348.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.35/867.14 = 348.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.35x = 867.14 × 348.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.35x = 302,248.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,248.80/628.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.02

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.