Home / 2,368.47-3,553.47-725.01

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.47, 3,553.47 and 725.01

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.47, 3,553.47 and 725.01 is: 1,087.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.47 : 3,553.47 = 725.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.47/3,553.47 = 725.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.47x = 3,553.47 × 725.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.47x = 2,576,301.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,301.28/2,368.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.75

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.