Home / 757-1,135.52-344.90

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757, 1,135.52 and 344.90

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 757, 1,135.52 and 344.90 is: 517.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757 : 1,135.52 = 344.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757/1,135.52 = 344.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757x = 1,135.52 × 344.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757x = 391,640.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,640.85/757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.36

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.