Home / 2,349.63-3,242.51-1,301.70

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.63, 3,242.51 and 1,301.70

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.63, 3,242.51 and 1,301.70 is: 1,796.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.63 : 3,242.51 = 1,301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.63/3,242.51 = 1,301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.63x = 3,242.51 × 1,301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.63x = 4,220,754.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220,754.78/2,349.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.35

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.