Home / 2,414.83-3,622.51-770.99

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.83, 3,622.51 and 770.99

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.83, 3,622.51 and 770.99 is: 1,156.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.83 : 3,622.51 = 770.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.83/3,622.51 = 770.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.83x = 3,622.51 × 770.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.83x = 2,792,918.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,918.98/2,414.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.57

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.