Home / 512.84-769.08-166.09

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.84, 769.08 and 166.09

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.84, 769.08 and 166.09 is: 249.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.84 : 769.08 = 166.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.84/769.08 = 166.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.84x = 769.08 × 166.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.84x = 127,733.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,733.95/512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.07

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.