Home / 2,567.09-3,542.57-1,448.04

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.09, 3,542.57 and 1,448.04

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.09, 3,542.57 and 1,448.04 is: 1,998.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.09 : 3,542.57 = 1,448.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.09/3,542.57 = 1,448.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.09x = 3,542.57 × 1,448.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.09x = 5,129,783.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,129,783.06/2,567.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.29

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.