Home / 2,583.32-3,564.88-1,404.37

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,583.32, 3,564.88 and 1,404.37

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,583.32, 3,564.88 and 1,404.37 is: 1,937.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,583.32 : 3,564.88 = 1,404.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,583.32/3,564.88 = 1,404.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,583.32x = 3,564.88 × 1,404.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,583.32x = 5,006,385.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,006,385.68/2,583.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.97

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.