Home / 2,389.94-3,298.10-1,327.70

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.94, 3,298.10 and 1,327.70

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.94, 3,298.10 and 1,327.70 is: 1,832.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.94 : 3,298.10 = 1,327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.94/3,298.10 = 1,327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.94x = 3,298.10 × 1,327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.94x = 4,378,887.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,378,887.37/2,389.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.22

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.