Home / 1,150.62-1,725.92-419.90

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.62, 1,725.92 and 419.90

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.62, 1,725.92 and 419.90 is: 629.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.62 : 1,725.92 = 419.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.62/1,725.92 = 419.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.62x = 1,725.92 × 419.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.62x = 724,713.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,713.81/1,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.85

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.