Home / 3,258-4,496.16-1,860.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,258, 4,496.16 and 1,860.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,258, 4,496.16 and 1,860.72 is: 2,567.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,258 : 4,496.16 = 1,860.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,258/4,496.16 = 1,860.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,258x = 4,496.16 × 1,860.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,258x = 8,366,094.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,366,094.84/3,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.86

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.