Home / 2,049.16-3,074.22-588.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.16, 3,074.22 and 588.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.16, 3,074.22 and 588.32 is: 882.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.16 : 3,074.22 = 588.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.16/3,074.22 = 588.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.16x = 3,074.22 × 588.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.16x = 1,808,625.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,625.11/2,049.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.62

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.