Home / 988.35-1,364.21-615.15

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 988.35, 1,364.21 and 615.15

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 988.35, 1,364.21 and 615.15 is: 849.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    988.35 : 1,364.21 = 615.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    988.35/1,364.21 = 615.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    988.35x = 1,364.21 × 615.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    988.35x = 839,193.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,193.78/988.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.09

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.