Home / 2,409.57-3,325.23-1,414.87

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.57, 3,325.23 and 1,414.87

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.57, 3,325.23 and 1,414.87 is: 1,952.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.57 : 3,325.23 = 1,414.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.57/3,325.23 = 1,414.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.57x = 3,325.23 × 1,414.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.57x = 4,704,764.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,704,764.83/2,409.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.53

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.