Home / 2,326.69-3,492.06-1,231.84

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.69, 3,492.06 and 1,231.84

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.69, 3,492.06 and 1,231.84 is: 1,848.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.69 : 3,492.06 = 1,231.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.69/3,492.06 = 1,231.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.69x = 3,492.06 × 1,231.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.69x = 4,301,659.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,659.19/2,326.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.83

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.