Home / 2,359.77-3,256.32-1,800.60

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,359.77, 3,256.32 and 1,800.60

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,359.77, 3,256.32 and 1,800.60 is: 2,484.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,359.77 : 3,256.32 = 1,800.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,359.77/3,256.32 = 1,800.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,359.77x = 3,256.32 × 1,800.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,359.77x = 5,863,329.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,863,329.79/2,359.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,484.70

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.