Home / 993.11-1,370.40-551

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.11, 1,370.40 and 551

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.11, 1,370.40 and 551 is: 760.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.11 : 1,370.40 = 551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.11/1,370.40 = 551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.11x = 1,370.40 × 551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.11x = 755,090.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,090.40/993.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.33

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.