Home / 2,394.36-3,591-1,095.12

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.36, 3,591 and 1,095.12

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.36, 3,591 and 1,095.12 is: 1,642.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.36 : 3,591 = 1,095.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.36/3,591 = 1,095.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.36x = 3,591 × 1,095.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.36x = 3,932,575.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,932,575.92/2,394.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.43

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.