Home / 2,372.08-3,273.78-1,324.36

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.08, 3,273.78 and 1,324.36

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.08, 3,273.78 and 1,324.36 is: 1,827.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.08 : 3,273.78 = 1,324.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.08/3,273.78 = 1,324.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.08x = 3,273.78 × 1,324.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.08x = 4,335,663.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,335,663.28/2,372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.79

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.