Home / 2,329.76-3,495.88-1,032.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.76, 3,495.88 and 1,032.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.76, 3,495.88 and 1,032.16 is: 1,548.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.76 : 3,495.88 = 1,032.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.76/3,495.88 = 1,032.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.76x = 3,495.88 × 1,032.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.76x = 3,608,307.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,307.50/2,329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.79

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.