Home / 2,380.24-3,284.79-1,318.08

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.24, 3,284.79 and 1,318.08

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.24, 3,284.79 and 1,318.08 is: 1,818.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.24 : 3,284.79 = 1,318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.24/3,284.79 = 1,318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.24x = 3,284.79 × 1,318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.24x = 4,329,616.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329,616.00/2,380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.98

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.