Home / 961.92-1,444.16-572.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.92, 1,444.16 and 572.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.92, 1,444.16 and 572.64 is: 859.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.92 : 1,444.16 = 572.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.92/1,444.16 = 572.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.92x = 1,444.16 × 572.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.92x = 826,983.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,983.78/961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.72

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.