Home / 750.08-1,035.21-470.39

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.08, 1,035.21 and 470.39

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.08, 1,035.21 and 470.39 is: 649.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.08 : 1,035.21 = 470.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.08/1,035.21 = 470.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.08x = 1,035.21 × 470.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.08x = 486,952.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,952.43/750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.20

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.