Home / 752.71-1,038.55-457.96

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.71, 1,038.55 and 457.96

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.71, 1,038.55 and 457.96 is: 631.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.71 : 1,038.55 = 457.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.71/1,038.55 = 457.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.71x = 1,038.55 × 457.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.71x = 475,614.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,614.36/752.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.87

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.