Home / 926.12-1,387.64-651.63

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.12, 1,387.64 and 651.63

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.12, 1,387.64 and 651.63 is: 976.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.12 : 1,387.64 = 651.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.12/1,387.64 = 651.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.12x = 1,387.64 × 651.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.12x = 904,224.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,224.60/926.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.36

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.