Home / 2,458.52-3,392.72-1,410.80

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458.52, 3,392.72 and 1,410.80

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458.52, 3,392.72 and 1,410.80 is: 1,946.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458.52 : 3,392.72 = 1,410.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458.52/3,392.72 = 1,410.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458.52x = 3,392.72 × 1,410.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458.52x = 4,786,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,786,449.38/2,458.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.88

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.