Home / 504.35-695.97-283.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.35, 695.97 and 283.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.35, 695.97 and 283.32 is: 390.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.35 : 695.97 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.35/695.97 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.35x = 695.97 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.35x = 197,182.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,182.22/504.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.97

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.