Home / 2,060.81-2,844.06-1,176.74

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,060.81, 2,844.06 and 1,176.74

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,060.81, 2,844.06 and 1,176.74 is: 1,623.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,060.81 : 2,844.06 = 1,176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,060.81/2,844.06 = 1,176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,060.81x = 2,844.06 × 1,176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,060.81x = 3,346,719.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,346,719.16/2,060.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.98

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.