Home / 2,357.47-3,253.46-1,309.54

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.47, 3,253.46 and 1,309.54

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.47, 3,253.46 and 1,309.54 is: 1,807.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.47 : 3,253.46 = 1,309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.47/3,253.46 = 1,309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.47x = 3,253.46 × 1,309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.47x = 4,260,536.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260,536.01/2,357.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.25

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.