Home / 1,272-1,755.25-712.29

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272, 1,755.25 and 712.29

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272, 1,755.25 and 712.29 is: 982.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272 : 1,755.25 = 712.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272/1,755.25 = 712.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272x = 1,755.25 × 712.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272x = 1,250,245.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,245.24/1,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.90

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.