Home / 955.05-1,317.99-581.97

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.05, 1,317.99 and 581.97

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.05, 1,317.99 and 581.97 is: 803.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.05 : 1,317.99 = 581.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.05/1,317.99 = 581.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.05x = 1,317.99 × 581.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.05x = 767,030.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,030.64/955.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.13

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.