Home / 2,055.94-2,838.11-1,348.81

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,055.94, 2,838.11 and 1,348.81

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,055.94, 2,838.11 and 1,348.81 is: 1,861.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,055.94 : 2,838.11 = 1,348.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,055.94/2,838.11 = 1,348.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,055.94x = 2,838.11 × 1,348.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,055.94x = 3,828,057.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828,057.31/2,055.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.95

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.