Home / 1,102.68-1,653.74-333

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.68, 1,653.74 and 333

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.68, 1,653.74 and 333 is: 499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.68 : 1,653.74 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.68/1,653.74 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.68x = 1,653.74 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.68x = 550,695.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,695.42/1,102.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.42

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.