Home / 2,363.71-3,261.92-1,301.50

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.71, 3,261.92 and 1,301.50

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.71, 3,261.92 and 1,301.50 is: 1,796.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.71 : 3,261.92 = 1,301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.71/3,261.92 = 1,301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.71x = 3,261.92 × 1,301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.71x = 4,245,388.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,388.88/2,363.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.07

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.