Home / 995.11-1,373.25-553.06

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.11, 1,373.25 and 553.06

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.11, 1,373.25 and 553.06 is: 763.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.11 : 1,373.25 = 553.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.11/1,373.25 = 553.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.11x = 1,373.25 × 553.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.11x = 759,482.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,482.78/995.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.21

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.