Home / 2,475.16-3,413.16-2,122.30

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.16, 3,413.16 and 2,122.30

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.16, 3,413.16 and 2,122.30 is: 2,926.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.16 : 3,413.16 = 2,122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.16/3,413.16 = 2,122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.16x = 3,413.16 × 2,122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.16x = 7,243,749.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,243,749.47/2,475.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,926.58

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.