Home / 750.53-1,035.68-470.75

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.53, 1,035.68 and 470.75

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.53, 1,035.68 and 470.75 is: 649.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.53 : 1,035.68 = 470.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.53/1,035.68 = 470.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.53x = 1,035.68 × 470.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.53x = 487,546.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,546.36/750.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.60

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.