Home / 2,994.53-4,123.01-2,545.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.53, 4,123.01 and 2,545.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.53, 4,123.01 and 2,545.44 is: 3,504.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.53 : 4,123.01 = 2,545.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.53/4,123.01 = 2,545.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.53x = 4,123.01 × 2,545.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.53x = 10,494,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,494,861.85/2,994.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.68

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.