Home / 2,028.96-3,041.64-730.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,028.96, 3,041.64 and 730.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,028.96, 3,041.64 and 730.32 is: 1,094.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,028.96 : 3,041.64 = 730.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,028.96/3,041.64 = 730.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,028.96x = 3,041.64 × 730.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,028.96x = 2,221,370.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,370.52/2,028.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.83

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.