Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.38, 1,322.78 and 609
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 958.38, 1,322.78 and 609 is: 840.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
958.38 : 1,322.78 = 609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
958.38/1,322.78 = 609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
958.38x = 1,322.78 × 609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
958.38x = 805,569.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 805,569.98/958.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 840.55
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 479.19, 661.39 and 304.50
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,916.76, 2,645.55 and 1,218
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 959.38, 1,324.16 and 610
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 1,437.57, 1,984.16 and 913.50
1.5x scale
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.