Home / 2,409.64-3,611.66-1,108.36

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.64, 3,611.66 and 1,108.36

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.64, 3,611.66 and 1,108.36 is: 1,661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.64 : 3,611.66 = 1,108.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.64/3,611.66 = 1,108.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.64x = 3,611.66 × 1,108.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.64x = 4,003,019.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,003,019.48/2,409.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.25

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.