Home / 667.58-921.32-372.90

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.58, 921.32 and 372.90

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.58, 921.32 and 372.90 is: 514.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.58 : 921.32 = 372.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.58/921.32 = 372.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.58x = 921.32 × 372.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.58x = 343,560.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,560.23/667.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.64

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.