Home / 2,503.32-3,755.49-943.30

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.32, 3,755.49 and 943.30

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.32, 3,755.49 and 943.30 is: 1,415.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.32 : 3,755.49 = 943.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.32/3,755.49 = 943.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.32x = 3,755.49 × 943.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.32x = 3,542,553.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,553.72/2,503.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.14

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.