Home / 767.94-1,060.11-571.74

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.94, 1,060.11 and 571.74

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.94, 1,060.11 and 571.74 is: 789.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.94 : 1,060.11 = 571.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.94/1,060.11 = 571.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.94x = 1,060.11 × 571.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.94x = 606,107.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,107.29/767.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.26

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.