Home / 994.11-1,371.90-546

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.11, 1,371.90 and 546

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.11, 1,371.90 and 546 is: 753.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.11 : 1,371.90 = 546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.11/1,371.90 = 546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.11x = 1,371.90 × 546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.11x = 749,057.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,057.40/994.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.50

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.