Home / 2,853,839.72-4,280,837.49-832,034.76

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853,839.72, 4,280,837.49 and 832,034.76

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853,839.72, 4,280,837.49 and 832,034.76 is: 1,248,074.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853,839.72 : 4,280,837.49 = 832,034.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853,839.72/4,280,837.49 = 832,034.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853,839.72x = 4,280,837.49 × 832,034.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853,839.72x = 3,561,805,593,591.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,805,593,591.15/2,853,839.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,074.85

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.