Home / 2,082.78-3,125.94-913.73

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,082.78, 3,125.94 and 913.73

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,082.78, 3,125.94 and 913.73 is: 1,371.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,082.78 : 3,125.94 = 913.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,082.78/3,125.94 = 913.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,082.78x = 3,125.94 × 913.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,082.78x = 2,856,249.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,856,249.53/2,082.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.36

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.