Home / 1,373.91-2,058.93-757.90

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.91, 2,058.93 and 757.90

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.91, 2,058.93 and 757.90 is: 1,135.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.91 : 2,058.93 = 757.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.91/2,058.93 = 757.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.91x = 2,058.93 × 757.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.91x = 1,560,463.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,463.05/1,373.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.79

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.