Home / 955.93-1,318.84-541.93

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.93, 1,318.84 and 541.93

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.93, 1,318.84 and 541.93 is: 747.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.93 : 1,318.84 = 541.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.93/1,318.84 = 541.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.93x = 1,318.84 × 541.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.93x = 714,718.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,718.96/955.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.67

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.