Home / 903.88-1,248.14-572.90

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 903.88, 1,248.14 and 572.90

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 903.88, 1,248.14 and 572.90 is: 791.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    903.88 : 1,248.14 = 572.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    903.88/1,248.14 = 572.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    903.88x = 1,248.14 × 572.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    903.88x = 715,059.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,059.41/903.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.10

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.