Home / 501.15-691.32-304.62

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.15, 691.32 and 304.62

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.15, 691.32 and 304.62 is: 420.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.15 : 691.32 = 304.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.15/691.32 = 304.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.15x = 691.32 × 304.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.15x = 210,589.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,589.90/501.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.21

Related Problems

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.