Home / 2,367.48-3,267.88-1,482.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.48, 3,267.88 and 1,482.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.48, 3,267.88 and 1,482.72 is: 2,046.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.48 : 3,267.88 = 1,482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.48/3,267.88 = 1,482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.48x = 3,267.88 × 1,482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.48x = 4,845,351.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,845,351.03/2,367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,046.63

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.