Home / 782.14-1,173.08-510.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.14, 1,173.08 and 510.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.14, 1,173.08 and 510.16 is: 765.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.14 : 1,173.08 = 510.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.14/1,173.08 = 510.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.14x = 1,173.08 × 510.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.14x = 598,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,458.49/782.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.16

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.