Home / 1,870.54-2,806.41-638.05

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.54, 2,806.41 and 638.05

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.54, 2,806.41 and 638.05 is: 957.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.54 : 2,806.41 = 638.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.54/2,806.41 = 638.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.54x = 2,806.41 × 638.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.54x = 1,790,629.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,629.90/1,870.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.28

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.