Home / 475.09-712.11-211.30

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.09, 712.11 and 211.30

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.09, 712.11 and 211.30 is: 316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.09 : 712.11 = 211.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.09/712.11 = 211.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.09x = 712.11 × 211.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.09x = 150,468.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,468.84/475.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.72

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.