Home / 925.48-1,388.49-377.38

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.48, 1,388.49 and 377.38

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.48, 1,388.49 and 377.38 is: 566.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.48 : 1,388.49 = 377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.48/1,388.49 = 377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.48x = 1,388.49 × 377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.48x = 523,988.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,988.36/925.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.18

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.