Home / 2,028.08-3,042.08-730.40

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.08, 3,042.08 and 730.40

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.08, 3,042.08 and 730.40 is: 1,095.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.08 : 3,042.08 = 730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.08/3,042.08 = 730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.08x = 3,042.08 × 730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.08x = 2,221,935.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,935.23/2,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.59

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.