Home / 2,431.74-3,353.57-1,592.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.74, 3,353.57 and 1,592.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.74, 3,353.57 and 1,592.16 is: 2,195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.74 : 3,353.57 = 1,592.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.74/3,353.57 = 1,592.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.74x = 3,353.57 × 1,592.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.74x = 5,339,412.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,339,412.05/2,431.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,195.72

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.