Home / 825.73-1,238.63-583.34

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825.73, 1,238.63 and 583.34

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 825.73, 1,238.63 and 583.34 is: 875.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825.73 : 1,238.63 = 583.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825.73/1,238.63 = 583.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825.73x = 1,238.63 × 583.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825.73x = 722,542.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,542.42/825.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.03

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.