Home / 2,442.09-3,369.24-1,379.73

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.09, 3,369.24 and 1,379.73

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.09, 3,369.24 and 1,379.73 is: 1,903.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.09 : 3,369.24 = 1,379.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.09/3,369.24 = 1,379.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.09x = 3,369.24 × 1,379.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.09x = 4,648,641.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648,641.51/2,442.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.55

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.