Home / 700.84-967.15-386.10

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.84, 967.15 and 386.10

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.84, 967.15 and 386.10 is: 532.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.84 : 967.15 = 386.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.84/967.15 = 386.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.84x = 967.15 × 386.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.84x = 373,416.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,416.62/700.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.81

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.