Home / 929.34-1,282.64-680.54

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.34, 1,282.64 and 680.54

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.34, 1,282.64 and 680.54 is: 939.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.34 : 1,282.64 = 680.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.34/1,282.64 = 680.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.34x = 1,282.64 × 680.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.34x = 872,878.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,878.01/929.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.25

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.