Home / 2,431.95-3,647.73-1,260.69

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.95, 3,647.73 and 1,260.69

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.95, 3,647.73 and 1,260.69 is: 1,890.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.95 : 3,647.73 = 1,260.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.95/3,647.73 = 1,260.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.95x = 3,647.73 × 1,260.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.95x = 4,598,656.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,656.73/2,431.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.93

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.