Home / 2,475.84-3,712.64-744.56

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.84, 3,712.64 and 744.56

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.84, 3,712.64 and 744.56 is: 1,116.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.84 : 3,712.64 = 744.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.84/3,712.64 = 744.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.84x = 3,712.64 × 744.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.84x = 2,764,283.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,283.24/2,475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.50

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.