Home / 2,389.73-3,297.81-1,341.80

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.73, 3,297.81 and 1,341.80

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.73, 3,297.81 and 1,341.80 is: 1,851.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.73 : 3,297.81 = 1,341.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.73/3,297.81 = 1,341.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.73x = 3,297.81 × 1,341.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.73x = 4,425,001.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,001.46/2,389.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.67

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.