Home / 512.17-706.73-291.14

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.17, 706.73 and 291.14

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.17, 706.73 and 291.14 is: 401.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.17 : 706.73 = 291.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.17/706.73 = 291.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.17x = 706.73 × 291.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.17x = 205,757.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,757.68/512.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.74

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.