Home / 2,863.92-4,292.55-2,344.80

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.92, 4,292.55 and 2,344.80

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.92, 4,292.55 and 2,344.80 is: 3,514.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.92 : 4,292.55 = 2,344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.92/4,292.55 = 2,344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.92x = 4,292.55 × 2,344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.92x = 10,065,171.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,065,171.24/2,863.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.47

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.