Home / 949.92-1,421.64-755.52

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.92, 1,421.64 and 755.52

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.92, 1,421.64 and 755.52 is: 1,130.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.92 : 1,421.64 = 755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.92/1,421.64 = 755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.92x = 1,421.64 × 755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.92x = 1,074,077.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,077.45/949.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.70

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.