Home / 2,443.82-3,372.49-1,883.25

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.82, 3,372.49 and 1,883.25

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.82, 3,372.49 and 1,883.25 is: 2,598.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.82 : 3,372.49 = 1,883.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.82/3,372.49 = 1,883.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.82x = 3,372.49 × 1,883.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.82x = 6,351,233.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,351,233.55/2,443.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,598.90

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.