Home / 507.77-761.96-183.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.77, 761.96 and 183.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.77, 761.96 and 183.16 is: 274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.77 : 761.96 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.77/761.96 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.77x = 761.96 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.77x = 139,560.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,560.59/507.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.85

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.