Home / 747.17-1,120.75-314.02

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.17, 1,120.75 and 314.02

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.17, 1,120.75 and 314.02 is: 471.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.17 : 1,120.75 = 314.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.17/1,120.75 = 314.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.17x = 1,120.75 × 314.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.17x = 351,938.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,938.53/747.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.03

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.