Home / 956.55-1,319.95-583.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.55, 1,319.95 and 583.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.55, 1,319.95 and 583.64 is: 805.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.55 : 1,319.95 = 583.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.55/1,319.95 = 583.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.55x = 1,319.95 × 583.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.55x = 770,375.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,375.62/956.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.37

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.