Home / 2,334.84-3,502.36-774.99

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.84, 3,502.36 and 774.99

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.84, 3,502.36 and 774.99 is: 1,162.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.84 : 3,502.36 = 774.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.84/3,502.36 = 774.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.84x = 3,502.36 × 774.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.84x = 2,714,276.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714,276.46/2,334.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.51

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.