Home / 2,055.84-2,832.91-1,817.97

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.84, 2,832.91 and 1,817.97

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.84, 2,832.91 and 1,817.97 is: 2,505.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.84 : 2,832.91 = 1,817.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.84/2,832.91 = 1,817.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.84x = 2,832.91 × 1,817.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.84x = 5,150,145.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,150,145.39/2,055.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,505.13

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.