Home / 921.44-1,272.83-736.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.44, 1,272.83 and 736.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.44, 1,272.83 and 736.22 is: 1,016.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.44 : 1,272.83 = 736.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.44/1,272.83 = 736.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.44x = 1,272.83 × 736.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.44x = 937,083.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,083.99/921.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.98

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.