Home / 678.27-936.03-383.52

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.27, 936.03 and 383.52

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.27, 936.03 and 383.52 is: 529.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.27 : 936.03 = 383.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.27/936.03 = 383.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.27x = 936.03 × 383.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.27x = 358,986.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,986.23/678.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.27

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.