Home / 511.79-706.22-290.73

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.79, 706.22 and 290.73

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.79, 706.22 and 290.73 is: 401.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.79 : 706.22 = 290.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.79/706.22 = 290.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.79x = 706.22 × 290.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.79x = 205,319.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,319.34/511.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.18

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.