Home / 2,108.18-3,162-1,183.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.18, 3,162 and 1,183.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.18, 3,162 and 1,183.16 is: 1,774.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.18 : 3,162 = 1,183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.18/3,162 = 1,183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.18x = 3,162 × 1,183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.18x = 3,741,151.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741,151.92/2,108.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.59

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.