Home / 6,129.63-8,458.83-3,335.13

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,129.63, 8,458.83 and 3,335.13

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,129.63, 8,458.83 and 3,335.13 is: 4,602.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,129.63 : 8,458.83 = 3,335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,129.63/8,458.83 = 3,335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,129.63x = 8,458.83 × 3,335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,129.63x = 28,211,297.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,211,297.70/6,129.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.45

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.