Home / 2,126.91-2,935.11-1,182.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.91, 2,935.11 and 1,182.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.91, 2,935.11 and 1,182.72 is: 1,632.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.91 : 2,935.11 = 1,182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.91/2,935.11 = 1,182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.91x = 2,935.11 × 1,182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.91x = 3,471,413.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471,413.30/2,126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.14

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.