Home / 501.28-691.09-383.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.28, 691.09 and 383.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.28, 691.09 and 383.32 is: 528.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.28 : 691.09 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.28/691.09 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.28x = 691.09 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.28x = 264,908.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,908.62/501.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.46

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.