Home / 983.38-1,357.03-535.23

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.38, 1,357.03 and 535.23

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.38, 1,357.03 and 535.23 is: 738.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.38 : 1,357.03 = 535.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.38/1,357.03 = 535.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.38x = 1,357.03 × 535.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.38x = 726,323.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,323.17/983.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.60

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.