Home / 2,440.46-3,660.87-709.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.46, 3,660.87 and 709.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.46, 3,660.87 and 709.22 is: 1,063.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.46 : 3,660.87 = 709.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.46/3,660.87 = 709.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.46x = 3,660.87 × 709.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.46x = 2,596,343.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,343.92/2,440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.88

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.