Home / 943.82-1,302.54-570.89

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.82, 1,302.54 and 570.89

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.82, 1,302.54 and 570.89 is: 787.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.82 : 1,302.54 = 570.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.82/1,302.54 = 570.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.82x = 1,302.54 × 570.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.82x = 743,607.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,607.06/943.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.87

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.