Home / 511.64-767.57-280.47

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.64, 767.57 and 280.47

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.64, 767.57 and 280.47 is: 420.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.64 : 767.57 = 280.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.64/767.57 = 280.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.64x = 767.57 × 280.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.64x = 215,280.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,280.36/511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.77

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.