Home / 996.14-1,374.70-554.07

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.14, 1,374.70 and 554.07

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.14, 1,374.70 and 554.07 is: 764.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.14 : 1,374.70 = 554.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.14/1,374.70 = 554.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.14x = 1,374.70 × 554.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.14x = 761,677.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,677.11/996.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.63

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.