Home / 511.64-705.74-312.38

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.64, 705.74 and 312.38

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.64, 705.74 and 312.38 is: 430.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.64 : 705.74 = 312.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.64/705.74 = 312.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.64x = 705.74 × 312.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.64x = 220,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,457.50/511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.88

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.