Home / 2,430.18-3,646.08-1,553.76

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,430.18, 3,646.08 and 1,553.76

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,430.18, 3,646.08 and 1,553.76 is: 2,331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,430.18 : 3,646.08 = 1,553.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,430.18/3,646.08 = 1,553.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,430.18x = 3,646.08 × 1,553.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,430.18x = 5,665,133.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,665,133.26/2,430.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.16

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.