Home / 750.80-1,126.24-263.68

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.80, 1,126.24 and 263.68

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.80, 1,126.24 and 263.68 is: 395.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.80 : 1,126.24 = 263.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.80/1,126.24 = 263.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.80x = 1,126.24 × 263.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.80x = 296,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,963.49/750.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.53

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.