Home / 2,379.11-3,284.40-1,483.11

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.11, 3,284.40 and 1,483.11

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.11, 3,284.40 and 1,483.11 is: 2,047.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.11 : 3,284.40 = 1,483.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.11/3,284.40 = 1,483.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.11x = 3,284.40 × 1,483.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.11x = 4,871,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,871,123.70/2,379.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.46

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.