Home / 750.56-1,034.61-561.43

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.56, 1,034.61 and 561.43

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.56, 1,034.61 and 561.43 is: 773.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.56 : 1,034.61 = 561.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.56/1,034.61 = 561.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.56x = 1,034.61 × 561.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.56x = 580,855.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,855.92/750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.90

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.