Home / 2,350.74-3,525.24-706.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.74, 3,525.24 and 706.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.74, 3,525.24 and 706.72 is: 1,059.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.74 : 3,525.24 = 706.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.74/3,525.24 = 706.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.74x = 3,525.24 × 706.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.74x = 2,491,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,357.61/2,350.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.82

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.