Home / 2,114.78-3,172.62-729.14

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.78, 3,172.62 and 729.14

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.78, 3,172.62 and 729.14 is: 1,093.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.78 : 3,172.62 = 729.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.78/3,172.62 = 729.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.78x = 3,172.62 × 729.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.78x = 2,313,284.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313,284.15/2,114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.87

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.