Home / 2,546.73-3,802.67-2,281.47

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,546.73, 3,802.67 and 2,281.47

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,546.73, 3,802.67 and 2,281.47 is: 3,406.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,546.73 : 3,802.67 = 2,281.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,546.73/3,802.67 = 2,281.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,546.73x = 3,802.67 × 2,281.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,546.73x = 8,675,656.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,675,656.61/2,546.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.59

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.49) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.