Home / 2,034.32-2,807.43-1,150.18

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.32, 2,807.43 and 1,150.18

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.32, 2,807.43 and 1,150.18 is: 1,587.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.32 : 2,807.43 = 1,150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.32/2,807.43 = 1,150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.32x = 2,807.43 × 1,150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.32x = 3,229,049.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,049.84/2,034.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.29

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.