Home / 2,027.84-3,042.06-729

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,027.84, 3,042.06 and 729

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,027.84, 3,042.06 and 729 is: 1,093.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,027.84 : 3,042.06 = 729 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,027.84/3,042.06 = 729/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,027.84x = 3,042.06 × 729
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,027.84x = 2,217,659.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,659.01/2,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.61

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.