Home / 982.53-1,474.08-397.23

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.53, 1,474.08 and 397.23

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.53, 1,474.08 and 397.23 is: 595.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.53 : 1,474.08 = 397.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.53/1,474.08 = 397.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.53x = 1,474.08 × 397.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.53x = 585,550.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,550.29/982.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.96

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.