Home / 747.88-1,121.94-315.10

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747.88, 1,121.94 and 315.10

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 747.88, 1,121.94 and 315.10 is: 472.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747.88 : 1,121.94 = 315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747.88/1,121.94 = 315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747.88x = 1,121.94 × 315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747.88x = 353,523.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,523.29/747.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.70

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.