Home / 760.10-1,048.87-445.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.10, 1,048.87 and 445.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.10, 1,048.87 and 445.32 is: 614.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.10 : 1,048.87 = 445.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.10/1,048.87 = 445.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.10x = 1,048.87 × 445.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.10x = 467,083.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,083.90/760.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.51

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.