Home / 518.91-716.39-344.55

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.91, 716.39 and 344.55

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.91, 716.39 and 344.55 is: 475.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.91 : 716.39 = 344.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.91/716.39 = 344.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.91x = 716.39 × 344.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.91x = 246,836.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,836.37/518.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.69

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.