Home / 1,521.60-2,282.52-426

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.60, 2,282.52 and 426

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.60, 2,282.52 and 426 is: 639.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.60 : 2,282.52 = 426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.60/2,282.52 = 426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.60x = 2,282.52 × 426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.60x = 972,353.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,353.52/1,521.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.03

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.