Home / 924.18-1,273.93-628.94

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.18, 1,273.93 and 628.94

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.18, 1,273.93 and 628.94 is: 866.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.18 : 1,273.93 = 628.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.18/1,273.93 = 628.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.18x = 1,273.93 × 628.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.18x = 801,225.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,225.53/924.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.96

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.