Home / 999.76-1,379.36-650.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.76, 1,379.36 and 650.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.76, 1,379.36 and 650.72 is: 897.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.76 : 1,379.36 = 650.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.76/1,379.36 = 650.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.76x = 1,379.36 × 650.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.76x = 897,577.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,577.14/999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.79

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.