Home / 640.54-883.08-419.14

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.54, 883.08 and 419.14

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.54, 883.08 and 419.14 is: 577.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.54 : 883.08 = 419.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.54/883.08 = 419.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.54x = 883.08 × 419.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.54x = 370,134.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,134.15/640.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.85

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.