Home / 750.88-1,124.86-519.48

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.88, 1,124.86 and 519.48

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.88, 1,124.86 and 519.48 is: 778.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.88 : 1,124.86 = 519.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.88/1,124.86 = 519.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.88x = 1,124.86 × 519.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.88x = 584,342.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,342.27/750.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.21

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.