Home / 515.16-711.08-368.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.16, 711.08 and 368.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.16, 711.08 and 368.22 is: 508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.16 : 711.08 = 368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.16/711.08 = 368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.16x = 711.08 × 368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.16x = 261,832.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,832.04/515.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.25

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.