Home / 2,403.88-3,317.35-1,299.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.88, 3,317.35 and 1,299.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.88, 3,317.35 and 1,299.88 is: 1,793.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.88 : 3,317.35 = 1,299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.88/3,317.35 = 1,299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.88x = 3,317.35 × 1,299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.88x = 4,312,140.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,312,140.33/2,403.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.83

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.