Home / 4,826.76-7,238.64-2,053.40

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,826.76, 7,238.64 and 2,053.40

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,826.76, 7,238.64 and 2,053.40 is: 3,079.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,826.76 : 7,238.64 = 2,053.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,826.76/7,238.64 = 2,053.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,826.76x = 7,238.64 × 2,053.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,826.76x = 14,863,823.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,863,823.38/4,826.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.46

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.