Home / 2,496.40-3,444.98-1,377.33

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.40, 3,444.98 and 1,377.33

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.40, 3,444.98 and 1,377.33 is: 1,900.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.40 : 3,444.98 = 1,377.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.40/3,444.98 = 1,377.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.40x = 3,444.98 × 1,377.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.40x = 4,744,871.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,871.93/2,496.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.68

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.