Home / 749.76-1,124.28-287.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.76, 1,124.28 and 287.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.76, 1,124.28 and 287.64 is: 431.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.76 : 1,124.28 = 287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.76/1,124.28 = 287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.76x = 1,124.28 × 287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.76x = 323,387.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,387.90/749.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.32

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.