Home / 927.07-1,278.92-572.70

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.07, 1,278.92 and 572.70

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.07, 1,278.92 and 572.70 is: 790.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.07 : 1,278.92 = 572.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.07/1,278.92 = 572.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.07x = 1,278.92 × 572.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.07x = 732,437.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,437.48/927.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.06

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.