Home / 2,122.52-3,184.44-953.52

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.52, 3,184.44 and 953.52

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.52, 3,184.44 and 953.52 is: 1,430.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.52 : 3,184.44 = 953.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.52/3,184.44 = 953.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.52x = 3,184.44 × 953.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.52x = 3,036,427.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,427.23/2,122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,430.58

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.