Home / 2,098-2,893.98-1,600.12

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,098, 2,893.98 and 1,600.12

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,098, 2,893.98 and 1,600.12 is: 2,207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,098 : 2,893.98 = 1,600.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,098/2,893.98 = 1,600.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,098x = 2,893.98 × 1,600.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,098x = 4,630,715.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,630,715.28/2,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,207.20

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.