Home / 2,594.45-3,890.30-1,131.89

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.45, 3,890.30 and 1,131.89

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.45, 3,890.30 and 1,131.89 is: 1,697.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.45 : 3,890.30 = 1,131.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.45/3,890.30 = 1,131.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.45x = 3,890.30 × 1,131.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.45x = 4,403,388.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,388.44/2,594.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.24

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.