Home / 2,035.33-2,808.68-1,151.28

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,035.33, 2,808.68 and 1,151.28

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,035.33, 2,808.68 and 1,151.28 is: 1,588.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,035.33 : 2,808.68 = 1,151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,035.33/2,808.68 = 1,151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,035.33x = 2,808.68 × 1,151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,035.33x = 3,233,571.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,571.35/2,035.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.72

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.