Home / 2,514.24-3,771.36-783

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.24, 3,771.36 and 783

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.24, 3,771.36 and 783 is: 1,174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.24 : 3,771.36 = 783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.24/3,771.36 = 783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.24x = 3,771.36 × 783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.24x = 2,952,974.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,974.88/2,514.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.50

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.