Home / 925.03-1,276.17-593.40

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.03, 1,276.17 and 593.40

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.03, 1,276.17 and 593.40 is: 818.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.03 : 1,276.17 = 593.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.03/1,276.17 = 593.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.03x = 1,276.17 × 593.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.03x = 757,279.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,279.28/925.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.66

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.