Home / 760.72-1,049.80-411.41

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.72, 1,049.80 and 411.41

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.72, 1,049.80 and 411.41 is: 567.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.72 : 1,049.80 = 411.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.72/1,049.80 = 411.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.72x = 1,049.80 × 411.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.72x = 431,890.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,890.91/760.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.74

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.