Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501, 691.44 and 294
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 501, 691.44 and 294 is: 405.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
501 : 691.44 = 294 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
501/691.44 = 294/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
501x = 691.44 × 294 - Step 4: Simplify right side
501x = 203,283.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,283.36/501 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405.76
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 250.50, 345.72 and 147
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,002, 1,382.88 and 588
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 502, 692.82 and 295
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 751.50, 1,037.16 and 441
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.