Home / 747.51-1,120.12-382.39

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.51, 1,120.12 and 382.39

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.51, 1,120.12 and 382.39 is: 573.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.51 : 1,120.12 = 382.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.51/1,120.12 = 382.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.51x = 1,120.12 × 382.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.51x = 428,322.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,322.69/747.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.00

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.