Home / 996.11-1,494.24-302.74

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.11, 1,494.24 and 302.74

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.11, 1,494.24 and 302.74 is: 454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.11 : 1,494.24 = 302.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.11/1,494.24 = 302.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.11x = 1,494.24 × 302.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.11x = 452,358.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,358.75/996.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.13

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.