Home / 2,021.91-3,032.73-723.42

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.91, 3,032.73 and 723.42

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.91, 3,032.73 and 723.42 is: 1,085.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.91 : 3,032.73 = 723.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.91/3,032.73 = 723.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.91x = 3,032.73 × 723.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.91x = 2,193,937.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,937.54/2,021.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.08

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.