Home / 502.67-693.68-281.63

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.67, 693.68 and 281.63

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.67, 693.68 and 281.63 is: 388.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.67 : 693.68 = 281.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.67/693.68 = 281.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.67x = 693.68 × 281.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.67x = 195,359.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,359.11/502.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.64

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.