Home / 1,368-2,053.44-752.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368, 2,053.44 and 752.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368, 2,053.44 and 752.16 is: 1,129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368 : 2,053.44 = 752.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368/2,053.44 = 752.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368x = 2,053.44 × 752.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368x = 1,544,515.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,515.43/1,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.03

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.