Home / 2,340-3,510.51-696.66

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340, 3,510.51 and 696.66

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340, 3,510.51 and 696.66 is: 1,045.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340 : 3,510.51 = 696.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340/3,510.51 = 696.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340x = 3,510.51 × 696.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340x = 2,445,631.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,631.90/2,340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.14

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.