Home / 996.03-1,493.73-346.61

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.03, 1,493.73 and 346.61

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.03, 1,493.73 and 346.61 is: 519.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.03 : 1,493.73 = 346.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.03/1,493.73 = 346.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.03x = 1,493.73 × 346.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.03x = 517,745.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,745.49/996.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.81

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.