Home / 2,390.93-3,299.36-1,396.25

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.93, 3,299.36 and 1,396.25

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.93, 3,299.36 and 1,396.25 is: 1,926.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.93 : 3,299.36 = 1,396.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.93/3,299.36 = 1,396.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.93x = 3,299.36 × 1,396.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.93x = 4,606,731.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606,731.40/2,390.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.75

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.