Home / 518.16-776.64-193.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.16, 776.64 and 193.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.16, 776.64 and 193.32 is: 289.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.16 : 776.64 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.16/776.64 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.16x = 776.64 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.16x = 150,140.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,140.04/518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.76

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.