Home / 950.75-1,312.12-577.82

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.75, 1,312.12 and 577.82

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.75, 1,312.12 and 577.82 is: 797.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.75 : 1,312.12 = 577.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.75/1,312.12 = 577.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.75x = 1,312.12 × 577.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.75x = 758,169.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,169.18/950.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.44

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.