Home / 2,370.40-3,555.64-2,367

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,370.40, 3,555.64 and 2,367

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,370.40, 3,555.64 and 2,367 is: 3,550.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,370.40 : 3,555.64 = 2,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,370.40/3,555.64 = 2,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,370.40x = 3,555.64 × 2,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,370.40x = 8,416,199.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,416,199.88/2,370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.54

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.