Home / 479.31-718.82-171.13

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.31, 718.82 and 171.13

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.31, 718.82 and 171.13 is: 256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.31 : 718.82 = 171.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.31/718.82 = 171.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.31x = 718.82 × 171.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.31x = 123,008.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,008.07/479.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.64

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.