Home / 1,333-1,999.50-421

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333, 1,999.50 and 421

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333, 1,999.50 and 421 is: 631.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333 : 1,999.50 = 421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333/1,999.50 = 421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333x = 1,999.50 × 421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333x = 841,789.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,789.50/1,333
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.50

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.