Home / 2,415.21-3,332.97-1,367.25

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.21, 3,332.97 and 1,367.25

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.21, 3,332.97 and 1,367.25 is: 1,886.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.21 : 3,332.97 = 1,367.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.21/3,332.97 = 1,367.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.21x = 3,332.97 × 1,367.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.21x = 4,557,003.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,003.23/2,415.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.79

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.