Home / 996.87-1,497.96-534.99

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.87, 1,497.96 and 534.99

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.87, 1,497.96 and 534.99 is: 803.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.87 : 1,497.96 = 534.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.87/1,497.96 = 534.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.87x = 1,497.96 × 534.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.87x = 801,393.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,393.62/996.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.91

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.