Home / 2,839,252.80-4,258,879.20-844,708.80

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,839,252.80, 4,258,879.20 and 844,708.80

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,839,252.80, 4,258,879.20 and 844,708.80 is: 1,267,063.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,839,252.80 : 4,258,879.20 = 844,708.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,839,252.80/4,258,879.20 = 844,708.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,839,252.80x = 4,258,879.20 × 844,708.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,839,252.80x = 3,597,512,738,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,512,738,376.96/2,839,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267,063.20

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.