Home / 2,729.16-4,095-999

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.16, 4,095 and 999

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.16, 4,095 and 999 is: 1,498.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.16 : 4,095 = 999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.16/4,095 = 999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.16x = 4,095 × 999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.16x = 4,090,905
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090,905/2,729.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.96

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.