Home / 982.57-1,473.86-252.15

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.57, 1,473.86 and 252.15

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.57, 1,473.86 and 252.15 is: 378.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.57 : 1,473.86 = 252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.57/1,473.86 = 252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.57x = 1,473.86 × 252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.57x = 371,639.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,639.93/982.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.23

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.