Home / 2,063.54-2,846.68-1,365.50

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.54, 2,846.68 and 1,365.50

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.54, 2,846.68 and 1,365.50 is: 1,883.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.54 : 2,846.68 = 1,365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.54/2,846.68 = 1,365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.54x = 2,846.68 × 1,365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.54x = 3,887,123.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,123.89/2,063.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.72

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.