Home / 2,462-3,694.24-1,291.60

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462, 3,694.24 and 1,291.60

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462, 3,694.24 and 1,291.60 is: 1,938.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462 : 3,694.24 = 1,291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462/3,694.24 = 1,291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462x = 3,694.24 × 1,291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462x = 4,771,480.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771,480.38/2,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.05

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.