Home / 750.74-1,126.16-317.75

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.74, 1,126.16 and 317.75

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.74, 1,126.16 and 317.75 is: 476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.74 : 1,126.16 = 317.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.74/1,126.16 = 317.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.74x = 1,126.16 × 317.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.74x = 357,835.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,835.75/750.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.64

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.