Home / 560.71-773.76-312.04

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.71, 773.76 and 312.04

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.71, 773.76 and 312.04 is: 430.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.71 : 773.76 = 312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.71/773.76 = 312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.71x = 773.76 × 312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.71x = 241,444.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,444.07/560.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.60

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.