Home / 2,388.51-3,295.76-1,326.25

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.51, 3,295.76 and 1,326.25

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.51, 3,295.76 and 1,326.25 is: 1,830.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.51 : 3,295.76 = 1,326.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.51/3,295.76 = 1,326.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.51x = 3,295.76 × 1,326.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.51x = 4,370,996.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,370,996.78/2,388.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.01

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.