Home / 628.63-867.65-366.70

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.63, 867.65 and 366.70

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.63, 867.65 and 366.70 is: 506.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.63 : 867.65 = 366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.63/867.65 = 366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.63x = 867.65 × 366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.63x = 318,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,165.42/628.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.13

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.