Home / 965.97-1,332.61-592.92

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.97, 1,332.61 and 592.92

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.97, 1,332.61 and 592.92 is: 817.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.97 : 1,332.61 = 592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.97/1,332.61 = 592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.97x = 1,332.61 × 592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.97x = 790,129.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,129.64/965.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.96

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.