Home / 750.19-1,124.51-287.84

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.19, 1,124.51 and 287.84

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.19, 1,124.51 and 287.84 is: 431.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.19 : 1,124.51 = 287.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.19/1,124.51 = 287.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.19x = 1,124.51 × 287.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.19x = 323,677.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,677.52/750.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.46

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.