Home / 2,780,182.98-4,170,617.96-982,695.78

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780,182.98, 4,170,617.96 and 982,695.78

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780,182.98, 4,170,617.96 and 982,695.78 is: 1,474,165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780,182.98 : 4,170,617.96 = 982,695.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780,182.98/4,170,617.96 = 982,695.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780,182.98x = 4,170,617.96 × 982,695.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780,182.98x = 4,098,448,664,370.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,098,448,664,370.73/2,780,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,165.08

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.