Home / 25,761-38,641.50-7,293

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,761, 38,641.50 and 7,293

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,761, 38,641.50 and 7,293 is: 10,939.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,761 : 38,641.50 = 7,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,761/38,641.50 = 7,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,761x = 38,641.50 × 7,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,761x = 281,812,459.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,812,459.50/25,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,939.50

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.