Home / 2,492.22-3,440.43-1,444.08

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492.22, 3,440.43 and 1,444.08

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492.22, 3,440.43 and 1,444.08 is: 1,993.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492.22 : 3,440.43 = 1,444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492.22/3,440.43 = 1,444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492.22x = 3,440.43 × 1,444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492.22x = 4,968,256.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,968,256.15/2,492.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.51

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.