Home / 512.66-707.42-291.58

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.66, 707.42 and 291.58

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.66, 707.42 and 291.58 is: 402.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.66 : 707.42 = 291.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.66/707.42 = 291.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.66x = 707.42 × 291.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.66x = 206,269.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,269.52/512.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.35

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.