Home / 700.06-966.08-385.27

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.06, 966.08 and 385.27

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.06, 966.08 and 385.27 is: 531.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.06 : 966.08 = 385.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.06/966.08 = 385.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.06x = 966.08 × 385.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.06x = 372,201.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,201.64/700.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.67

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.