Home / 923.30-1,274.05-569.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.30, 1,274.05 and 569.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.30, 1,274.05 and 569.16 is: 785.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.30 : 1,274.05 = 569.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.30/1,274.05 = 569.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.30x = 1,274.05 × 569.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.30x = 725,138.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,138.30/923.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.38

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.