Home / 982.53-1,473.80-333.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.53, 1,473.80 and 333.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.53, 1,473.80 and 333.32 is: 499.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.53 : 1,473.80 = 333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.53/1,473.80 = 333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.53x = 1,473.80 × 333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.53x = 491,237.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,237.98/982.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.97

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.