Home / 2,359.04-3,255.27-1,364.37

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.04, 3,255.27 and 1,364.37

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.04, 3,255.27 and 1,364.37 is: 1,882.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.04 : 3,255.27 = 1,364.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.04/3,255.27 = 1,364.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.04x = 3,255.27 × 1,364.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.04x = 4,441,392.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441,392.73/2,359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.72

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.