Home / 2,423.61-3,344.49-1,375.56

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,423.61, 3,344.49 and 1,375.56

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,423.61, 3,344.49 and 1,375.56 is: 1,898.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,423.61 : 3,344.49 = 1,375.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,423.61/3,344.49 = 1,375.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,423.61x = 3,344.49 × 1,375.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,423.61x = 4,600,546.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600,546.66/2,423.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,898.22

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.