Home / 965.92-1,333-572.96

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.92, 1,333 and 572.96

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.92, 1,333 and 572.96 is: 790.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.92 : 1,333 = 572.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.92/1,333 = 572.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.92x = 1,333 × 572.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.92x = 763,755.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,755.68/965.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.70

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.