Home / 997.11-1,375.31-681.82

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.11, 1,375.31 and 681.82

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.11, 1,375.31 and 681.82 is: 940.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.11 : 1,375.31 = 681.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.11/1,375.31 = 681.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.11x = 1,375.31 × 681.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.11x = 937,712.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,712.13/997.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.43

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.