Home / 2,469.94-3,411.32-1,682.62

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469.94, 3,411.32 and 1,682.62

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469.94, 3,411.32 and 1,682.62 is: 2,323.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469.94 : 3,411.32 = 1,682.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469.94/3,411.32 = 1,682.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469.94x = 3,411.32 × 1,682.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469.94x = 5,739,938.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,739,938.32/2,469.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.92

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.