Home / 2,544.71-3,836.69-2,528.92

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.71, 3,836.69 and 2,528.92

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.71, 3,836.69 and 2,528.92 is: 3,812.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.71 : 3,836.69 = 2,528.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.71/3,836.69 = 2,528.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.71x = 3,836.69 × 2,528.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.71x = 9,702,678.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,702,678.81/2,544.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.88

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.51) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.