Home / 2,757.56-3,805.40-1,498.62

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,757.56, 3,805.40 and 1,498.62

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,757.56, 3,805.40 and 1,498.62 is: 2,068.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,757.56 : 3,805.40 = 1,498.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,757.56/3,805.40 = 1,498.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,757.56x = 3,805.40 × 1,498.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,757.56x = 5,702,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,702,836.73/2,757.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,068.07

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.