Home / 2,436.16-3,654.48-705.04

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,436.16, 3,654.48 and 705.04

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,436.16, 3,654.48 and 705.04 is: 1,057.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,436.16 : 3,654.48 = 705.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,436.16/3,654.48 = 705.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,436.16x = 3,654.48 × 705.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,436.16x = 2,576,554.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,554.58/2,436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.63

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.