Home / 754.21-1,133.61-738.06

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.21, 1,133.61 and 738.06

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.21, 1,133.61 and 738.06 is: 1,109.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.21 : 1,133.61 = 738.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.21/1,133.61 = 738.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.21x = 1,133.61 × 738.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.21x = 836,672.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,672.20/754.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.34

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.