Home / 2,449.56-3,674.58-806.12

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.56, 3,674.58 and 806.12

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.56, 3,674.58 and 806.12 is: 1,209.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.56 : 3,674.58 = 806.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.56/3,674.58 = 806.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.56x = 3,674.58 × 806.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.56x = 2,962,152.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,152.43/2,449.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.26

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.