Home / 506.33-698.71-285.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.33, 698.71 and 285.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.33, 698.71 and 285.32 is: 393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.33 : 698.71 = 285.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.33/698.71 = 285.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.33x = 698.71 × 285.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.33x = 199,355.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,355.94/506.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.73

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.