Home / 2,467.13-3,695.76-1,230.80

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.13, 3,695.76 and 1,230.80

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.13, 3,695.76 and 1,230.80 is: 1,843.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.13 : 3,695.76 = 1,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.13/3,695.76 = 1,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.13x = 3,695.76 × 1,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.13x = 4,548,722.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,548,722.93/2,467.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.73

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.