Home / 2,034.31-2,804.47-1,444.63

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.31, 2,804.47 and 1,444.63

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.31, 2,804.47 and 1,444.63 is: 1,991.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.31 : 2,804.47 = 1,444.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.31/2,804.47 = 1,444.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.31x = 2,804.47 × 1,444.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.31x = 4,051,421.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,421.50/2,034.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.55

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.