Home / 991.98-1,488.09-376.15

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.98, 1,488.09 and 376.15

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.98, 1,488.09 and 376.15 is: 564.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.98 : 1,488.09 = 376.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.98/1,488.09 = 376.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.98x = 1,488.09 × 376.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.98x = 559,742.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,742.74/991.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.27

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.