Home / 2,068.62-2,855.43-1,370.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,068.62, 2,855.43 and 1,370.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,068.62, 2,855.43 and 1,370.22 is: 1,891.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,068.62 : 2,855.43 = 1,370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,068.62/2,855.43 = 1,370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,068.62x = 2,855.43 × 1,370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,068.62x = 3,912,567.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,567.29/2,068.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.39

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.