Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.68, 702 and 467.15
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 508.68, 702 and 467.15 is: 644.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508.68 : 702 = 467.15 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508.68/702 = 467.15/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508.68x = 702 × 467.15 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508.68x = 327,935.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,935.79/508.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644.68
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 254.34, 351 and 233.57
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,017.36, 1,404 and 934.29
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 509.68, 703.38 and 468.15
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 763.02, 1,053 and 700.72
1.5x scale
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.