Home / 1,964-2,710.68-1,136

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964, 2,710.68 and 1,136

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964, 2,710.68 and 1,136 is: 1,567.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964 : 2,710.68 = 1,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964/2,710.68 = 1,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964x = 2,710.68 × 1,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964x = 3,079,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,332.48/1,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.89

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.