Home / 957.32-1,437.90-836.84

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.32, 1,437.90 and 836.84

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.32, 1,437.90 and 836.84 is: 1,256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.32 : 1,437.90 = 836.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.32/1,437.90 = 836.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.32x = 1,437.90 × 836.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.32x = 1,203,292.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,292.24/957.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.94

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.