Home / 2,004.54-2,765.73-1,375.26

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.54, 2,765.73 and 1,375.26

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.54, 2,765.73 and 1,375.26 is: 1,897.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.54 : 2,765.73 = 1,375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.54/2,765.73 = 1,375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.54x = 2,765.73 × 1,375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.54x = 3,803,597.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803,597.84/2,004.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.49

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.