Home / 983.59-1,357.34-541.48

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.59, 1,357.34 and 541.48

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.59, 1,357.34 and 541.48 is: 747.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.59 : 1,357.34 = 541.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.59/1,357.34 = 541.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.59x = 1,357.34 × 541.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.59x = 734,977.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,977.89/983.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.24

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.