Home / 858.14-1,287-370.92

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858.14, 1,287 and 370.92

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 858.14, 1,287 and 370.92 is: 556.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858.14 : 1,287 = 370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858.14/1,287 = 370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858.14x = 1,287 × 370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858.14x = 477,374.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,374.04/858.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.29

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.