Home / 2,445.18-3,374.31-1,368.28

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.18, 3,374.31 and 1,368.28

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.18, 3,374.31 and 1,368.28 is: 1,888.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.18 : 3,374.31 = 1,368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.18/3,374.31 = 1,368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.18x = 3,374.31 × 1,368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.18x = 4,617,000.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,617,000.89/2,445.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.20

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.