Home / 2,404.16-3,317.64-1,356.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.16, 3,317.64 and 1,356.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.16, 3,317.64 and 1,356.32 is: 1,871.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.16 : 3,317.64 = 1,356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.16/3,317.64 = 1,356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.16x = 3,317.64 × 1,356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.16x = 4,499,781.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499,781.48/2,404.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.66

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.