Home / 753.06-1,127.97-367.50

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.06, 1,127.97 and 367.50

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.06, 1,127.97 and 367.50 is: 550.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.06 : 1,127.97 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.06/1,127.97 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.06x = 1,127.97 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.06x = 414,528.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,528.98/753.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.46

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.