Home / 752.41-1,128.33-289.96

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.41, 1,128.33 and 289.96

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.41, 1,128.33 and 289.96 is: 434.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.41 : 1,128.33 = 289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.41/1,128.33 = 289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.41x = 1,128.33 × 289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.41x = 327,170.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,170.57/752.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.83

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.