Home / 510.54-704.30-333.42

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.54, 704.30 and 333.42

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.54, 704.30 and 333.42 is: 459.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.54 : 704.30 = 333.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.54/704.30 = 333.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.54x = 704.30 × 333.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.54x = 234,826.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,826.04/510.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.96

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.