Home / 1,350-2,024.19-472.02

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350, 2,024.19 and 472.02

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350, 2,024.19 and 472.02 is: 707.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350 : 2,024.19 = 472.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350/2,024.19 = 472.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350x = 2,024.19 × 472.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350x = 955,458.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,458.16/1,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.75

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.