Home / 2,325.96-3,486.78-1,595.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.96, 3,486.78 and 1,595.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.96, 3,486.78 and 1,595.88 is: 2,392.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.96 : 3,486.78 = 1,595.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.96/3,486.78 = 1,595.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.96x = 3,486.78 × 1,595.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.96x = 5,564,482.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,564,482.47/2,325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.34

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.