Home / 2,363.88-3,545.82-1,065.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.88, 3,545.82 and 1,065.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.88, 3,545.82 and 1,065.72 is: 1,598.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.88 : 3,545.82 = 1,065.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.88/3,545.82 = 1,065.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.88x = 3,545.82 × 1,065.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.88x = 3,778,851.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,851.29/2,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.58

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.