Home / 2,411.48-3,329.43-1,562.33

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.48, 3,329.43 and 1,562.33

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.48, 3,329.43 and 1,562.33 is: 2,157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.48 : 3,329.43 = 1,562.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.48/3,329.43 = 1,562.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.48x = 3,329.43 × 1,562.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.48x = 5,201,668.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,201,668.37/2,411.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.04

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.