Home / 991.60-1,368.36-572.02

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.60, 1,368.36 and 572.02

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.60, 1,368.36 and 572.02 is: 789.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.60 : 1,368.36 = 572.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.60/1,368.36 = 572.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.60x = 1,368.36 × 572.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.60x = 782,733.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,733.56/991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.37

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.