Home / 753.08-1,129.64-406.68

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.08, 1,129.64 and 406.68

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.08, 1,129.64 and 406.68 is: 610.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.08 : 1,129.64 = 406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.08/1,129.64 = 406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.08x = 1,129.64 × 406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.08x = 459,402.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,402.00/753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.03

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.