Home / 3,269.97-4,512.59-1,853.71

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,269.97, 4,512.59 and 1,853.71

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,269.97, 4,512.59 and 1,853.71 is: 2,558.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,269.97 : 4,512.59 = 1,853.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,269.97/4,512.59 = 1,853.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,269.97x = 4,512.59 × 1,853.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,269.97x = 8,365,033.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,365,033.21/3,269.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,558.14

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.