Home / 4,350-6,003-2,487

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,350, 6,003 and 2,487

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,350, 6,003 and 2,487 is: 3,432.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,350 : 6,003 = 2,487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,350/6,003 = 2,487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,350x = 6,003 × 2,487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,350x = 14,929,461
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,929,461/4,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.06

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.