Home / 2,434.77-3,359.36-1,372.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,434.77, 3,359.36 and 1,372.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,434.77, 3,359.36 and 1,372.32 is: 1,893.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,434.77 : 3,359.36 = 1,372.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,434.77/3,359.36 = 1,372.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,434.77x = 3,359.36 × 1,372.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,434.77x = 4,610,110.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610,110.05/2,434.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.45

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.