Home / 2,433.67-3,358.73-1,439.19

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,433.67, 3,358.73 and 1,439.19

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,433.67, 3,358.73 and 1,439.19 is: 1,986.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,433.67 : 3,358.73 = 1,439.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,433.67/3,358.73 = 1,439.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,433.67x = 3,358.73 × 1,439.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,433.67x = 4,833,854.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833,854.23/2,433.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.24

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.