Home / 956.65-1,320.24-583.69

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.65, 1,320.24 and 583.69

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.65, 1,320.24 and 583.69 is: 805.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.65 : 1,320.24 = 583.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.65/1,320.24 = 583.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.65x = 1,320.24 × 583.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.65x = 770,610.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,610.89/956.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.53

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.