Home / 2,034.66-2,806.92-1,248.24

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.66, 2,806.92 and 1,248.24

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.66, 2,806.92 and 1,248.24 is: 1,722.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.66 : 2,806.92 = 1,248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.66/2,806.92 = 1,248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.66x = 2,806.92 × 1,248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.66x = 3,503,709.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,709.82/2,034.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.01

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.