Home / 2,381.08-3,572.16-737.68

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.08, 3,572.16 and 737.68

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.08, 3,572.16 and 737.68 is: 1,106.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.08 : 3,572.16 = 737.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.08/3,572.16 = 737.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.08x = 3,572.16 × 737.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.08x = 2,635,110.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,110.99/2,381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.69

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.