Home / 926.30-1,389.15-597.59

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.30, 1,389.15 and 597.59

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.30, 1,389.15 and 597.59 is: 896.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.30 : 1,389.15 = 597.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.30/1,389.15 = 597.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.30x = 1,389.15 × 597.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.30x = 830,148.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,148.23/926.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.20

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.