Home / 2,408.41-3,323.63-1,414.01

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.41, 3,323.63 and 1,414.01

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.41, 3,323.63 and 1,414.01 is: 1,951.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.41 : 3,323.63 = 1,414.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.41/3,323.63 = 1,414.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.41x = 3,323.63 × 1,414.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.41x = 4,699,639.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,699,639.20/2,408.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.35

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.