Home / 3,255.92-4,493.40-1,858.88

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,255.92, 4,493.40 and 1,858.88

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,255.92, 4,493.40 and 1,858.88 is: 2,565.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,255.92 : 4,493.40 = 1,858.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,255.92/4,493.40 = 1,858.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,255.92x = 4,493.40 × 1,858.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,255.92x = 8,352,691.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,352,691.39/3,255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.39

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.