Home / 2,483.88-3,725.44-944.52

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.88, 3,725.44 and 944.52

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.88, 3,725.44 and 944.52 is: 1,416.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.88 : 3,725.44 = 944.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.88/3,725.44 = 944.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.88x = 3,725.44 × 944.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.88x = 3,518,752.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518,752.59/2,483.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.64

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.