Home / 2,004.18-2,765.76-1,119.98

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.18, 2,765.76 and 1,119.98

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.18, 2,765.76 and 1,119.98 is: 1,545.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.18 : 2,765.76 = 1,119.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.18/2,765.76 = 1,119.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.18x = 2,765.76 × 1,119.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.18x = 3,097,583.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,583.37/2,004.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.57

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.