Home / 2,543.03-3,509.48-1,423.96

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,543.03, 3,509.48 and 1,423.96

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,543.03, 3,509.48 and 1,423.96 is: 1,965.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,543.03 : 3,509.48 = 1,423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,543.03/3,509.48 = 1,423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,543.03x = 3,509.48 × 1,423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,543.03x = 4,997,358.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997,358.31/2,543.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,965.12

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.