Home / 749.98-1,033.77-454.69

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.98, 1,033.77 and 454.69

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.98, 1,033.77 and 454.69 is: 626.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.98 : 1,033.77 = 454.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.98/1,033.77 = 454.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.98x = 1,033.77 × 454.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.98x = 470,044.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,044.88/749.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.74

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.