Home / 2,445.24-3,670.07-1,522.59

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.24, 3,670.07 and 1,522.59

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.24, 3,670.07 and 1,522.59 is: 2,285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.24 : 3,670.07 = 1,522.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.24/3,670.07 = 1,522.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.24x = 3,670.07 × 1,522.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.24x = 5,588,004.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,588,004.27/2,445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,285.26

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.