Home / 2,618.32-3,609.48-1,829.92

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.32, 3,609.48 and 1,829.92

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.32, 3,609.48 and 1,829.92 is: 2,522.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.32 : 3,609.48 = 1,829.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.32/3,609.48 = 1,829.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.32x = 3,609.48 × 1,829.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.32x = 6,605,059.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,605,059.64/2,618.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.63

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.