Home / 2,801.59-4,195.09-1,496.68

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.59, 4,195.09 and 1,496.68

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.59, 4,195.09 and 1,496.68 is: 2,241.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.59 : 4,195.09 = 1,496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.59/4,195.09 = 1,496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.59x = 4,195.09 × 1,496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.59x = 6,278,698.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,278,698.68/2,801.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.12

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.