Home / 2,063.36-3,093-764.48

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.36, 3,093 and 764.48

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.36, 3,093 and 764.48 is: 1,145.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.36 : 3,093 = 764.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.36/3,093 = 764.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.36x = 3,093 × 764.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.36x = 2,364,536.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,536.64/2,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.96

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.