Home / 925.97-1,277.84-576.86

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.97, 1,277.84 and 576.86

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.97, 1,277.84 and 576.86 is: 796.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.97 : 1,277.84 = 576.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.97/1,277.84 = 576.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.97x = 1,277.84 × 576.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.97x = 737,132.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,132.46/925.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.07

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.