Home / 996.67-1,494.66-380.55

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.67, 1,494.66 and 380.55

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.67, 1,494.66 and 380.55 is: 570.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.67 : 1,494.66 = 380.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.67/1,494.66 = 380.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.67x = 1,494.66 × 380.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.67x = 568,785.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,785.83/996.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.69

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.