Home / 2,504.24-3,757.22-1,117.43

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.24, 3,757.22 and 1,117.43

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.24, 3,757.22 and 1,117.43 is: 1,676.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.24 : 3,757.22 = 1,117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.24/3,757.22 = 1,117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.24x = 3,757.22 × 1,117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.24x = 4,198,405.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198,405.97/2,504.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.52

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.