Home / 995.16-1,373.28-553.08

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.16, 1,373.28 and 553.08

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.16, 1,373.28 and 553.08 is: 763.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.16 : 1,373.28 = 553.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.16/1,373.28 = 553.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.16x = 1,373.28 × 553.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.16x = 759,533.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,533.70/995.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.23

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.