Home / 986.22-1,360.73-593.10

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.22, 1,360.73 and 593.10

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.22, 1,360.73 and 593.10 is: 818.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.22 : 1,360.73 = 593.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.22/1,360.73 = 593.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.22x = 1,360.73 × 593.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.22x = 807,050.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,050.45/986.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.33

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.