Home / 994.72-1,492.88-507.90

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.72, 1,492.88 and 507.90

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.72, 1,492.88 and 507.90 is: 762.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.72 : 1,492.88 = 507.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.72/1,492.88 = 507.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.72x = 1,492.88 × 507.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.72x = 758,233.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,233.75/994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.26

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.