Home / 1,459.24-2,188.22-419

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.24, 2,188.22 and 419

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.24, 2,188.22 and 419 is: 628.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.24 : 2,188.22 = 419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.24/2,188.22 = 419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.24x = 2,188.22 × 419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.24x = 916,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,864.18/1,459.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.32

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.