Home / 1,459.76-2,189.50-594

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.76, 2,189.50 and 594

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.76, 2,189.50 and 594 is: 890.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.76 : 2,189.50 = 594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.76/2,189.50 = 594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.76x = 2,189.50 × 594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.76x = 1,300,561.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,561.52/1,459.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.95

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.