Home / 2,407.83-3,322.82-1,345.61

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.83, 3,322.82 and 1,345.61

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.83, 3,322.82 and 1,345.61 is: 1,856.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.83 : 3,322.82 = 1,345.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.83/3,322.82 = 1,345.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.83x = 3,322.82 × 1,345.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.83x = 4,471,231.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471,231.49/2,407.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.96

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.