Home / 2,471.48-3,707.22-828.03

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,471.48, 3,707.22 and 828.03

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,471.48, 3,707.22 and 828.03 is: 1,242.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,471.48 : 3,707.22 = 828.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,471.48/3,707.22 = 828.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,471.48x = 3,707.22 × 828.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,471.48x = 3,069,680.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,069,680.87/2,471.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.04

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.