Home / 913.31-1,260.37-564

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.31, 1,260.37 and 564

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.31, 1,260.37 and 564 is: 778.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.31 : 1,260.37 = 564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.31/1,260.37 = 564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.31x = 1,260.37 × 564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.31x = 710,849.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,849.39/913.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.32

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.