Home / 996.17-1,492.68-379.52

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.17, 1,492.68 and 379.52

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.17, 1,492.68 and 379.52 is: 568.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.17 : 1,492.68 = 379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.17/1,492.68 = 379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.17x = 1,492.68 × 379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.17x = 566,501.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,501.91/996.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.68

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.