Home / 2,009.56-3,015.24-1,189.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,009.56, 3,015.24 and 1,189.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,009.56, 3,015.24 and 1,189.44 is: 1,784.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,009.56 : 3,015.24 = 1,189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,009.56/3,015.24 = 1,189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,009.56x = 3,015.24 × 1,189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,009.56x = 3,586,447.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,447.07/2,009.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.69

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.