Home / 998.72-1,378.16-605.68

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.72, 1,378.16 and 605.68

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.72, 1,378.16 and 605.68 is: 835.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.72 : 1,378.16 = 605.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.72/1,378.16 = 605.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.72x = 1,378.16 × 605.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.72x = 834,723.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,723.95/998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.79

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.