Home / 2,429.06-3,352.12-1,381.13

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.06, 3,352.12 and 1,381.13

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.06, 3,352.12 and 1,381.13 is: 1,905.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.06 : 3,352.12 = 1,381.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.06/3,352.12 = 1,381.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.06x = 3,352.12 × 1,381.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.06x = 4,629,693.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,693.28/2,429.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.96

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.