Home / 2,459.64-3,394.32-1,465.42

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.64, 3,394.32 and 1,465.42

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.64, 3,394.32 and 1,465.42 is: 2,022.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.64 : 3,394.32 = 1,465.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.64/3,394.32 = 1,465.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.64x = 3,394.32 × 1,465.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.64x = 4,974,104.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,974,104.41/2,459.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.29

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.