Home / 561.16-774.36-312.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.16, 774.36 and 312.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.16, 774.36 and 312.44 is: 431.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.16 : 774.36 = 312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.16/774.36 = 312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.16x = 774.36 × 312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.16x = 241,941.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,941.04/561.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.15

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.