Home / 2,352.52-3,530.40-1,055.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.52, 3,530.40 and 1,055.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.52, 3,530.40 and 1,055.44 is: 1,583.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.52 : 3,530.40 = 1,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.52/3,530.40 = 1,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.52x = 3,530.40 × 1,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.52x = 3,726,125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,125.38/2,352.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.89

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.