Home / 2,739.64-3,780.66-1,497.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.64, 3,780.66 and 1,497.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.64, 3,780.66 and 1,497.64 is: 2,066.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.64 : 3,780.66 = 1,497.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.64/3,780.66 = 1,497.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.64x = 3,780.66 × 1,497.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.64x = 5,662,067.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,662,067.64/2,739.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,066.72

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.