Home / 994.01-1,491.14-335.61

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.01, 1,491.14 and 335.61

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.01, 1,491.14 and 335.61 is: 503.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.01 : 1,491.14 = 335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.01/1,491.14 = 335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.01x = 1,491.14 × 335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.01x = 500,442.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,442.33/994.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.46

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.