Home / 828.29-1,247.39-754.48

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 828.29, 1,247.39 and 754.48

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 828.29, 1,247.39 and 754.48 is: 1,136.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    828.29 : 1,247.39 = 754.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    828.29/1,247.39 = 754.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    828.29x = 1,247.39 × 754.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    828.29x = 941,120.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,120.80/828.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.23

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.51) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.