Home / 750.10-1,034.90-540.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.10, 1,034.90 and 540.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.10, 1,034.90 and 540.22 is: 745.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.10 : 1,034.90 = 540.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.10/1,034.90 = 540.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.10x = 1,034.90 × 540.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.10x = 559,073.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,073.68/750.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.33

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.