Home / 752.94-1,128.42-387.90

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.94, 1,128.42 and 387.90

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.94, 1,128.42 and 387.90 is: 581.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.94 : 1,128.42 = 387.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.94/1,128.42 = 387.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.94x = 1,128.42 × 387.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.94x = 437,714.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,714.12/752.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.34

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.