Home / 750.17-1,122.24-648.55

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.17, 1,122.24 and 648.55

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.17, 1,122.24 and 648.55 is: 970.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.17 : 1,122.24 = 648.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.17/1,122.24 = 648.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.17x = 1,122.24 × 648.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.17x = 727,823.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,823.14/750.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.22

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.