Home / 2,380.04-3,569.98-1,080.60

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.04, 3,569.98 and 1,080.60

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.04, 3,569.98 and 1,080.60 is: 1,620.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.04 : 3,569.98 = 1,080.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.04/3,569.98 = 1,080.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.04x = 3,569.98 × 1,080.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.04x = 3,857,720.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,857,720.39/2,380.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,620.86

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.