Home / 6,475-8,935.50-3,531

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,475, 8,935.50 and 3,531

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,475, 8,935.50 and 3,531 is: 4,872.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,475 : 8,935.50 = 3,531 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,475/8,935.50 = 3,531/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,475x = 8,935.50 × 3,531
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,475x = 31,551,250.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,551,250.50/6,475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,872.78

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.