Home / 926.92-1,279.17-507.29

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.92, 1,279.17 and 507.29

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.92, 1,279.17 and 507.29 is: 700.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.92 : 1,279.17 = 507.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.92/1,279.17 = 507.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.92x = 1,279.17 × 507.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.92x = 648,913.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,913.35/926.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.08

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.