Home / 754.20-1,131.77-407.39

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.20, 1,131.77 and 407.39

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.20, 1,131.77 and 407.39 is: 611.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.20 : 1,131.77 = 407.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.20/1,131.77 = 407.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.20x = 1,131.77 × 407.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.20x = 461,067.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,067.14/754.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.33

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.