Home / 966.76-1,333.52-573.50

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 966.76, 1,333.52 and 573.50

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 966.76, 1,333.52 and 573.50 is: 791.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    966.76 : 1,333.52 = 573.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    966.76/1,333.52 = 573.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    966.76x = 1,333.52 × 573.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    966.76x = 764,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,770.85/966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.07

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.