Home / 2,378.55-3,282.36-1,316.39

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,378.55, 3,282.36 and 1,316.39

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,378.55, 3,282.36 and 1,316.39 is: 1,816.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,378.55 : 3,282.36 = 1,316.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,378.55/3,282.36 = 1,316.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,378.55x = 3,282.36 × 1,316.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,378.55x = 4,320,849.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320,849.47/2,378.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,816.59

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.