Home / 2,470.67-3,408.98-1,475.79

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.67, 3,408.98 and 1,475.79

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.67, 3,408.98 and 1,475.79 is: 2,036.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.67 : 3,408.98 = 1,475.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.67/3,408.98 = 1,475.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.67x = 3,408.98 × 1,475.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.67x = 5,030,931.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,030,931.22/2,470.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.27

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.