Home / 934.63-1,289.28-580.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.63, 1,289.28 and 580.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.63, 1,289.28 and 580.44 is: 800.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.63 : 1,289.28 = 580.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.63/1,289.28 = 580.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.63x = 1,289.28 × 580.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.63x = 748,349.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,349.68/934.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.69

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.