Home / 2,028.06-3,041.55-873.54

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.06, 3,041.55 and 873.54

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.06, 3,041.55 and 873.54 is: 1,310.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.06 : 3,041.55 = 873.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.06/3,041.55 = 873.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.06x = 3,041.55 × 873.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.06x = 2,656,915.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,656,915.59/2,028.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.08

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.