Home / 945.52-1,304.56-572.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.52, 1,304.56 and 572.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.52, 1,304.56 and 572.64 is: 790.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.52 : 1,304.56 = 572.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.52/1,304.56 = 572.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.52x = 1,304.56 × 572.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.52x = 747,043.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,043.24/945.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.09

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.