Home / 2,273.52-3,407.58-1,039.80

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.52, 3,407.58 and 1,039.80

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.52, 3,407.58 and 1,039.80 is: 1,558.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.52 : 3,407.58 = 1,039.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.52/3,407.58 = 1,039.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.52x = 3,407.58 × 1,039.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.52x = 3,543,201.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,201.68/2,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.47

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.