Home / 2,410.94-3,616.47-679.50

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.94, 3,616.47 and 679.50

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.94, 3,616.47 and 679.50 is: 1,019.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.94 : 3,616.47 = 679.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.94/3,616.47 = 679.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.94x = 3,616.47 × 679.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.94x = 2,457,391.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,391.37/2,410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.27

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.