Home / 962.10-1,437.48-594

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.10, 1,437.48 and 594

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.10, 1,437.48 and 594 is: 887.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.10 : 1,437.48 = 594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.10/1,437.48 = 594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.10x = 1,437.48 × 594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.10x = 853,863.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,863.12/962.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.50

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.49) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.