Home / 2,366.42-3,265.72-1,318.46

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.42, 3,265.72 and 1,318.46

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.42, 3,265.72 and 1,318.46 is: 1,819.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.42 : 3,265.72 = 1,318.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.42/3,265.72 = 1,318.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.42x = 3,265.72 × 1,318.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.42x = 4,305,721.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,721.19/2,366.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,819.51

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.