Home / 2,027.66-2,798.91-1,282.13

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.66, 2,798.91 and 1,282.13

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.66, 2,798.91 and 1,282.13 is: 1,769.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.66 : 2,798.91 = 1,282.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.66/2,798.91 = 1,282.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.66x = 2,798.91 × 1,282.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.66x = 3,588,546.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,546.07/2,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.80

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.