Home / 2,075.61-2,863.83-1,179.15

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.61, 2,863.83 and 1,179.15

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.61, 2,863.83 and 1,179.15 is: 1,626.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.61 : 2,863.83 = 1,179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.61/2,863.83 = 1,179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.61x = 2,863.83 × 1,179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.61x = 3,376,885.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,885.14/2,075.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.94

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.