Home / 2,445.59-3,667.98-713.81

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.59, 3,667.98 and 713.81

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.59, 3,667.98 and 713.81 is: 1,070.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.59 : 3,667.98 = 713.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.59/3,667.98 = 713.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.59x = 3,667.98 × 713.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.59x = 2,618,252.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,252.65/2,445.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.60

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.