Home / 2,421.06-3,341.02-1,358.85

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.06, 3,341.02 and 1,358.85

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.06, 3,341.02 and 1,358.85 is: 1,875.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.06 : 3,341.02 = 1,358.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.06/3,341.02 = 1,358.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.06x = 3,341.02 × 1,358.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.06x = 4,539,938.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539,938.23/2,421.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.19

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.