Home / 2,379.83-3,544.65-2,273.23

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.83, 3,544.65 and 2,273.23

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.83, 3,544.65 and 2,273.23 is: 3,385.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.83 : 3,544.65 = 2,273.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.83/3,544.65 = 2,273.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.83x = 3,544.65 × 2,273.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.83x = 8,057,804.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,057,804.72/2,379.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.87

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.49) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.