Home / 982.34-1,472.74-365.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.34, 1,472.74 and 365.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.34, 1,472.74 and 365.72 is: 548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.34 : 1,472.74 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.34/1,472.74 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.34x = 1,472.74 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.34x = 538,604.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,604.77/982.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.29

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.