Home / 2,594.91-3,580.83-1,476.12

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,594.91, 3,580.83 and 1,476.12

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,594.91, 3,580.83 and 1,476.12 is: 2,036.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,594.91 : 3,580.83 = 1,476.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,594.91/3,580.83 = 1,476.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,594.91x = 3,580.83 × 1,476.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,594.91x = 5,285,734.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,285,734.78/2,594.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.96

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.