Home / 629.96-869.40-367.96

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.96, 869.40 and 367.96

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.96, 869.40 and 367.96 is: 507.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.96 : 869.40 = 367.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.96/869.40 = 367.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.96x = 869.40 × 367.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.96x = 319,904.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,904.42/629.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.82

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.