Home / 992.06-1,368.87-618.92

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.06, 1,368.87 and 618.92

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.06, 1,368.87 and 618.92 is: 854.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.06 : 1,368.87 = 618.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.06/1,368.87 = 618.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.06x = 1,368.87 × 618.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.06x = 847,221.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,221.02/992.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.00

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.