Home / 2,492.06-3,738.09-1,030.82

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.06, 3,738.09 and 1,030.82

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.06, 3,738.09 and 1,030.82 is: 1,546.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.06 : 3,738.09 = 1,030.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.06/3,738.09 = 1,030.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.06x = 3,738.09 × 1,030.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.06x = 3,853,297.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853,297.93/2,492.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.23

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.