Home / 2,074.62-2,863.71-1,376.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,074.62, 2,863.71 and 1,376.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,074.62, 2,863.71 and 1,376.22 is: 1,899.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,074.62 : 2,863.71 = 1,376.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,074.62/2,863.71 = 1,376.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,074.62x = 2,863.71 × 1,376.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,074.62x = 3,941,094.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,941,094.98/2,074.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.67

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.