Home / 2,115.52-3,173.52-1,143.04

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.52, 3,173.52 and 1,143.04

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.52, 3,173.52 and 1,143.04 is: 1,714.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.52 : 3,173.52 = 1,143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.52/3,173.52 = 1,143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.52x = 3,173.52 × 1,143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.52x = 3,627,460.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,460.30/2,115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.69

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.