Home / 755.47-1,133.31-316.65

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.47, 1,133.31 and 316.65

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.47, 1,133.31 and 316.65 is: 475.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.47 : 1,133.31 = 316.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.47/1,133.31 = 316.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.47x = 1,133.31 × 316.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.47x = 358,861.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,861.03/755.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.02

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.