Home / 2,311.43-3,467.16-580.06

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.43, 3,467.16 and 580.06

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.43, 3,467.16 and 580.06 is: 870.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.43 : 3,467.16 = 580.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.43/3,467.16 = 580.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.43x = 3,467.16 × 580.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.43x = 2,011,140.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,140.59/2,311.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.09

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.