Home / 966.23-1,333.41-593.40

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.23, 1,333.41 and 593.40

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.23, 1,333.41 and 593.40 is: 818.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.23 : 1,333.41 = 593.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.23/1,333.41 = 593.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.23x = 1,333.41 × 593.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.23x = 791,245.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,245.49/966.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.90

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.