Home / 775.52-1,163.40-488.96

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.52, 1,163.40 and 488.96

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.52, 1,163.40 and 488.96 is: 733.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.52 : 1,163.40 = 488.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.52/1,163.40 = 488.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.52x = 1,163.40 × 488.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.52x = 568,856.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,856.06/775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.52

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.