Home / 2,071.46-2,858.03-1,967.58

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,071.46, 2,858.03 and 1,967.58

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,071.46, 2,858.03 and 1,967.58 is: 2,714.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,071.46 : 2,858.03 = 1,967.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,071.46/2,858.03 = 1,967.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,071.46x = 2,858.03 × 1,967.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,071.46x = 5,623,392.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,623,392.83/2,071.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,714.71

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.