Home / 992.03-1,368.99-543.90

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.03, 1,368.99 and 543.90

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.03, 1,368.99 and 543.90 is: 750.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.03 : 1,368.99 = 543.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.03/1,368.99 = 543.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.03x = 1,368.99 × 543.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.03x = 744,586.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,586.82/992.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.57

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.