Home / 2,067.50-2,853.16-1,136

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.50, 2,853.16 and 1,136

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.50, 2,853.16 and 1,136 is: 1,567.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.50 : 2,853.16 = 1,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.50/2,853.16 = 1,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.50x = 2,853.16 × 1,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.50x = 3,241,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,241,189.76/2,067.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.69

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.