Home / 3,274.55-4,518.84-1,782.46

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,274.55, 4,518.84 and 1,782.46

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,274.55, 4,518.84 and 1,782.46 is: 2,459.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,274.55 : 4,518.84 = 1,782.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,274.55/4,518.84 = 1,782.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,274.55x = 4,518.84 × 1,782.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,274.55x = 8,054,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,054,663.88/3,274.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,459.78

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.