Home / 2,590.61-3,575.05-1,411.68

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,590.61, 3,575.05 and 1,411.68

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,590.61, 3,575.05 and 1,411.68 is: 1,948.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,590.61 : 3,575.05 = 1,411.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,590.61/3,575.05 = 1,411.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,590.61x = 3,575.05 × 1,411.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,590.61x = 5,046,834.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,046,834.64/2,590.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.12

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.