Home / 2,041.64-2,817.42-1,110.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.64, 2,817.42 and 1,110.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.64, 2,817.42 and 1,110.16 is: 1,532.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.64 : 2,817.42 = 1,110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.64/2,817.42 = 1,110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.64x = 2,817.42 × 1,110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.64x = 3,127,786.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,786.99/2,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.00

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.