Home / 987.32-1,362.44-545.20

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 987.32, 1,362.44 and 545.20

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 987.32, 1,362.44 and 545.20 is: 752.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    987.32 : 1,362.44 = 545.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    987.32/1,362.44 = 545.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    987.32x = 1,362.44 × 545.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    987.32x = 742,802.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,802.29/987.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.34

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.