Home / 2,535.93-3,499.49-1,592.24

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.93, 3,499.49 and 1,592.24

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.93, 3,499.49 and 1,592.24 is: 2,197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.93 : 3,499.49 = 1,592.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.93/3,499.49 = 1,592.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.93x = 3,499.49 × 1,592.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.93x = 5,572,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,572,002.50/2,535.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,197.22

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.