Home / 1,954-2,931.48-586

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954, 2,931.48 and 586

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954, 2,931.48 and 586 is: 879.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954 : 2,931.48 = 586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954/2,931.48 = 586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954x = 2,931.48 × 586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954x = 1,717,847.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,847.28/1,954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.14

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.