Home / 999.02-1,498.55-268.61

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.02, 1,498.55 and 268.61

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.02, 1,498.55 and 268.61 is: 402.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.02 : 1,498.55 = 268.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.02/1,498.55 = 268.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.02x = 1,498.55 × 268.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.02x = 402,516.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,516.68/999.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.91

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.