Home / 2,470.89-3,406.28-2,045.78

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470.89, 3,406.28 and 2,045.78

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470.89, 3,406.28 and 2,045.78 is: 2,820.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470.89 : 3,406.28 = 2,045.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470.89/3,406.28 = 2,045.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470.89x = 3,406.28 × 2,045.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470.89x = 6,968,472.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,968,472.24/2,470.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.23

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.