Home / 857.04-1,284.58-370.36

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857.04, 1,284.58 and 370.36

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 857.04, 1,284.58 and 370.36 is: 555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857.04 : 1,284.58 = 370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857.04/1,284.58 = 370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857.04x = 1,284.58 × 370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857.04x = 475,757.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,757.05/857.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.12

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.