Home / 925.36-1,275.66-728.52

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.36, 1,275.66 and 728.52

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.36, 1,275.66 and 728.52 is: 1,004.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.36 : 1,275.66 = 728.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.36/1,275.66 = 728.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.36x = 1,275.66 × 728.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.36x = 929,343.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,343.82/925.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.31

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.