Home / 2,851.48-3,934.62-1,609.24

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.48, 3,934.62 and 1,609.24

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.48, 3,934.62 and 1,609.24 is: 2,220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.48 : 3,934.62 = 1,609.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.48/3,934.62 = 1,609.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.48x = 3,934.62 × 1,609.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.48x = 6,331,747.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,331,747.89/2,851.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,220.51

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.